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What Does The Mob Want Lot To Do In Genesis 19:9?, R. Christopher Heard
What Does The Mob Want Lot To Do In Genesis 19:9?, R. Christopher Heard
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Most English Bible translations render [Hebrew text A-B] in Gen 19:9 with some variant of “Stand back!” However, a very few interpreters recommend a translation along the lines of “Come closer!” more in keeping with the typical gloss on [Hebrew text A]. A detailed study of the syntax and semantics of both [Hebrew text A] and [Hebrew text B], as well as constructions similar to [Hebrew text A-B] demonstrates the strength of the minority suggestion.