Linguistic relativity and the interpretation of metaphor in the Hebrew Bible : the case of lṭsh ʿynym in Job 16:9
Linguistic relativity and the interpretation of metaphor in the Hebrew Bible : the case of לטשׁ עינים in Job 16:9
The idiom lṭsh ʿynym 'to sharpen the eyes' in Job 16:9 is commonly interpreted as a figurative reference to the expression of anger in the eyes. This article attempts to highlight the importance of the theory of linguistic relativity by demonstrating the culture-specific nature of this met...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2007
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Old Testament essays
Year: 2007, Volume: 20, Issue: 2, Pages: 387-394 |
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