Laban's evil eye : a cognitive linguistic interpretation of ʾl yḥr vʿyny ʾdny in Gen 31:35

Laban's evil eye : a cognitive linguistic interpretation of אל יחר בעיני אדני in Gen 31:35

Rachel's words in Genesis 31:35, ʾl yḥr vʿyny ʾdny, is commonly interpreted as a plea to her father not to get angry. Making use of the cognitive theory of metaphor, this article evaluates the validity of such an interpretation. It is demonstrated that this linguistic expression constitutes a c...

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Main Author: Kotze, Z. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2006
In: Old Testament essays
Year: 2006, Volume: 19, Issue: 3, Pages: 1215-1224
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