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Chris,
There is debate about the connection between ברך (knee) and ברך (to bless); they may or may not be related. However, ברכה (pool) is probably a distinct word which, although using the same root letters, is unrelated. However, that's not a definitive conclusion,
as the etymology of ברכה (pool) is not fully known.
GEORGE ATHAS
Dean of Research,
Moore Theological College (moore.edu.au)
Sydney, Australia
From: Chris Watts <dekruidnootjes AT eircom.net>
Date: Saturday, 29 June 2013 2:56 AM To: B-Hebrew <b-hebrew AT lists.ibiblio.org> Subject: [b-hebrew] To Bless and Pools of Water Dear all, is there any tentative connection between the word:
ברך and ברכה (bless and pools respectively)? I remember
very long ago reading an article by a Rabbi (name forgotten) who made
a distinct an interesting case for the fact that Bless was not the
root but that bless came from the idea of a collection of water, this
latter concept being the root. It is because I can not find any
references to this idea that I am asking board members for their
qualified input, also I have read that the noun 'Knee' gave rise to
the verbal idea? Again am not able to access any reliable sources
about this. And thankyou in advance.
Chris Watts
Ireland
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