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Abstract
Proverbs 22:16 is plagued by syntactical ambiguity. In the light of the history of the aphorism’s reception, this note proposes a syntactical solution to the proverb’s syntactical openness: it is an unmarked יֵשׁ of reflection, which introduces paradoxical phenomena.
期刊介绍:
Vetus Testamentum is a leading journal covering all aspects of Old Testament study. It includes articles on history, literature, religion and theology, text, versions, language, and the bearing on the Old Testament of archaeology and the study of the Ancient Near East. ● Since 1951 generally recognized to be indispensable for scholarly work on the Old Testament. ● Articles of interest in English, French and German. ● Detailed book review section in every issue.