It is likely just a simple possession indicator with no directional intent. The preposition L was a common possession indicator as can be seen on jar handles and other items like that. See Muraoka par. 130b. He cites the examples: I Sam 16:18, Gen 14:18,36:12 and many others.
Ed Rosner Perry, GA USA -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Monday, June 25, 2012 10:56 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [b-hebrew] Function of the Preposition Le in Jer 30,12 unclear Dear Friends, I'm just reading Jeremiah and came to Chap. 30,12. I don't understand the function of the Preposition "Le" in "LeSHiBhReKH" (your bruise). Can anyone help me ? Yours Peter, Germany _______________________________________________ b-hebrew mailing list [email protected] http://lists.ibiblio.org/mailman/listinfo/b-hebrew _______________________________________________ b-hebrew mailing list [email protected] http://lists.ibiblio.org/mailman/listinfo/b-hebrew
