The Form and Meaning of Hebrew 'ašrê

Author: Rubin, Aaron D.

Source: Vetus Testamentum, Volume 60, Number 3, 2010 , pp. 366-372(7)

Publisher: BRILL

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Abstract:

The poetic Hebrew word 'ašrê is difficult to parse, and is without a good Semitic etymology. By suggesting that the word is in fact a remnant of the elative pattern, we can explain its shape and syntactic function, and provide a solid Semitic etymology.

Keywords: 'ašrê; Semitic etymology; elative pattern

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/156853310X498962

Affiliations: 1: Pennsylvania State University, University Park PA

Publication date: 2010-01-01