A Comparative Study of Word Orders in the Law Code of Hammurabi and the Book of Covenant

Babatunde Adekunle Ogunlana
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The article examines how words are arranged in twenty-nine laws of the law code of Hammurabi and Exodus 21:2-22:16 through a comparative study to argue that these words are arranged to reflect Babylonian and Israelite theologies. The words are arranged in the Law Code of Hammurabi to reflect the distinction of social classes in Babylonian society. The awῑlum is rated highest, followed by muškênum and followed by wardum-amtum. As for the Book of the Covenant, the words are arranged to reflect the high value placed on human life in Israelite society. The laws do not discriminate in terms of social class. They express a great concern for the rights of the less privileged and encourage human good treatment. Thus, the conclusion is that there exists a relationship between the Book of the Covenant and the law code of Hammurabi and this relationship can be said to be moderate. The Book of the Covenant can be said to be a translation and adaptation of the law code of Hammurabi or any other ancient law code. Therefore, syntax is of great significance in the study of the ancient law codes because it helps to understand the content of these law codes. This article contributes to the study of the ancient law codes. Key Words: The Book of the Covenant, The Law Code of Hammurabi, Word Order, Exodus 21:2-22:16
《汉谟拉比法典》与《约书》语序比较研究
本文通过比较研究,考察了《汉谟拉比法典》和《出埃及记》21:2-22:16中29条律法中的词语是如何排列的,认为这些词语的排列反映了巴比伦和以色列的神学。这些词被安排在《汉谟拉比法典》中,以反映巴比伦社会中社会阶层的区分。awumumum排名最高,其次是muškênum,其次是wardumamtum。至于《约书》,这些文字的安排反映了以色列社会对人类生命的高度重视。法律不因社会阶层而歧视。它们对弱势群体的权利表示极大关注,并鼓励善待人类。因此,结论是《约书》和《汉谟拉比法典》之间存在一种关系,这种关系可以说是温和的。《约书》可以说是汉谟拉比法典或任何其他古代法典的翻译和改编。因此,句法在古代法典研究中具有重要的意义,因为它有助于理解古代法典的内容。本文对古代法典的研究有一定的贡献。关键词:《约书》、《汉谟拉比法典》、语序、出埃及记21:2-22:16
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