From: Shoshanna Walker <rosewalk AT concentric.net>
To: b-hebrew Hebrew <b-hebrew AT lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: Re: [b-hebrew] lifespans in the Bible
Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:48:32 -0400
That is Rashi's interpretation of Bereishit 6:3. But that is
probably IN ADDITION to the literal meaning of G-d's words, which, as
we see, He really did implement - shortening man's life span.
Moreover, the irregular form of past tense is used here, instead of
plain future tense: G-d was to say it, He knew earlier that He will
have to say this, and now it was finally uttered. He had foretold
it, He knew at the time of Creation that the first crop of men would
have to be destroyed.
Shoshanna
Isn't another interpretation of the 120 years the length of time
before YHWH sent the flood?
Calvin Lindstrom
Church of Christian Liberty
Arlington Heights, IL
www.christianliberty.com