To: "b-hebrew AT lists.ibiblio.org Hebrew" <b-hebrew AT lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: Re: [b-hebrew] )BL Mistranslated at I Samuel 6: 18
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2009 16:08:40 -0800
Jim:
On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 6:51 AM, <JimStinehart AT aol.com> wrote:
>
> Rather, )BL means: “a well-defined tract of land that is excellent for
> grazing domesticated animals, such as the world-famous Aijalon and Sorek
> Valleys”,
> or “excellent pastureland”.
>
>
> JBR = )BL = XBL
>
>
> Jim Stinehart
> Evanston, Illinois
>
Where do you get this definition?
Where )BL, alternate spelling )WBL, is clearly defined, it refers to a
watercourse, such as an irrigation ditch or stream bed. It has nothing to do
with pastureland (except to water it). With this being the case, your
equation makes no sense.