Abstract
Five separate studies are presented. 1) חפניו in Prov 30:4 is to be understood as both "his fists" and "his clothing," in line with the widespread use of wordplay in Hebrew poetry. 2) The presence of the Egyptian expression Int kkt "valley of darkness" in the Book of the Dead confirms the meaning "darkness" for צַלְמוֶת, especially in Ps 23:4 where the famous expression ניא צַלמות is indeed to be rendered "valley of darkness." 3) The unique feminine form תתֶמֶה "seal" in Gen 38:25 is a deliberate creation of the author, the word is intended to evoke the sounds of כתנת "robe" in Gen 37:32. 4) עַנו֗ת in Exod 32:18 refers to sexual intercourse, as always with the Piʿel of the root ענה, and not to song. 5) היו֗ם אַף-אָתָה in Prov 22:19 is to be emended to ימנמאפת Imn-m-Ipt "Amen-em-opet," the name of the author of the Egyptian "Thirty" referred to in Prov 22:20.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callSimilar Papers
More From: Hebrew Studies
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
