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THE SPEAKER-ORIENTED CONNECTIVE PARTICLE ʽAL-KĒN IN 2 SAM. 7:22.
- Source :
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Journal of Semitic Studies . Spring2020, Vol. 65 Issue 1, p85-91. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- The connective particle ʽal-kēn 'therefore' usually functions to introduce a logical conclusion or consequence: 'A therefore B'. However, in cases such as 2 Sam 7:22 it functions as a speaker-oriented particle -- what is mentioned in the preceding verse is the reason why the speaker makes the following statement. This usage may be compared with another speaker-oriented particle kî 'for', which explains the reason for the speaker's previous utterance. These two speaker-oriented particles may be explained thus: speaker-oriented kî: 'This (B) is the reason why I said that (A)' speaker-oriented ʽal-kēn: 'That (A) is the reason why I say this (B)'. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00224480
- Volume :
- 65
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Semitic Studies
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 141870988
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jss/fgz051