To: Isaac Fried <if AT math.bu.edu>, Vadim Cherny <him AT vadimcherny.org>
Cc: B-Hebrew <b-hebrew AT lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: Re: [b-hebrew] HITPAEL as mutual action
Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2009 19:59:17 +1100
I think we can improve the definition of HITPAEL slightly. To say that the
stem is 'reflexive' is perhaps a little too narrow and won't always take in
some translations and nuances. It could be classified as 'middle', but
'middle' is quite a broad category and perhaps needs a little definition. I'd
argue that the HITPAEL indicates the subject as the arena of the action.
This, I think, captures reflexive and reciprocal senses.
Regards,
GEORGE ATHAS
Moore Theological College (Sydney, Australia)
www.moore.edu.au
Re: [b-hebrew] HITPAEL as mutual action,
George Athas, 04/01/2009