dear karl,
you consider WY$TXW and H$TXWH as representing two different roots. i suspect
that this interpretation is incorrect: i consider them the same root, except
that a final H in WY$TXW was dropped by apocope, as is the rule in all the
LH-irregular roots, in the ("short") wayiqtol form: WYR), WYBK etc.
this said, i must admit that i find it difficult to accept XWH as root,
as the essence of the verb is the bowing down, $XH, and not the hand
gesture, XWH. and, so, i suggest that the extra W was added at some
point as the correct hitpael form, H$TXH, sounded too odd, or was
confounded with other words.
best
nir cohen
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