|
I tend to think that the fraction אש of אשבל E$BEL is the theophoric E$ or IY$, appearing as A$ in the name אשר A$ER (=E$-OR?), and as IYS in the name ISRAEL. Isaac Fried, Boston University On Sep 1, 2013, at 9:54 PM, jimstinehart AT aol.com wrote: he Biblical name )$BL at Genesis 46: 21 is sometimes viewed [for example by Gesenius] as being short for )$B-)L, meaning “Opinion of God” |
Archive powered by MHonArc 2.6.24.