Habakkuk 3: 10-11: In defence of a masoretic unit division

Gareth J. Wearne

doi:10.1163/15685330-12341168

Habakkuk 3: 10-11: In defence of a masoretic unit division

Gareth J. Wearne^*

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This short paper argues in defence of the Masoretic verse division of Habakkuk 3:10-11. It is argued that by interpreting the hapax rôm in v.10 as a by-form of the noun ma¯rôm (rather than rûm as is usual), it is possible to preserve the logical and structural integrity of the verses without resorting to emendation. The validity of this interpretation is supported by the textual witnesses, which otherwise prove difficult to explain.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	515-518
Number of pages	4
Journal	Vetus Testamentum
Volume	64
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1163/15685330-12341168
Publication status	Published - 28 Jul 2014

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Habakkuk 3
Masoretic
Old Testament

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