Distinguishing between YHWH’s “greatness”, “mighty hand”, “deeds” and “mighty acts” in Deuteronomy 3:24
This article investigates the four words or phrases used in Deut 3:24 to describe the uniqueness of YHWH, namely “greatness” (גֹּדֶל), “mighty hand” (יָד הַחֲזָקָה), “deeds” (מַעֲשֶׂה) and “mighty acts” (גְּבוּרָה). Commentary on these four words or phrases is usually limited to a brief discussion o...
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| description | This article investigates the four words or phrases used in Deut 3:24 to describe the uniqueness of YHWH, namely “greatness” (גֹּדֶל), “mighty hand” (יָד הַחֲזָקָה), “deeds” (מַעֲשֶׂה) and “mighty acts” (גְּבוּרָה). Commentary on these four words or phrases is usually limited to a brief discussion of their possible referential background. Virtually no attempt is made to distinguish between the meanings of these words. Secondly, little conclusive proof is provided for the assumed referential background of the words, and thirdly, scholars are silent on the distinctive contribution of Deut 3:24 to Deuteronomy’s overall theme of the uniqueness of YHWH. This article aims to address these three lacunae.
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| spelling | doaj.art-4a44cd2c7af34945a25903e9e9a8aa202022-12-21T17:23:10ZafrOld Testament Society of South AfricaOld Testament Essays1010-99192312-36212021-05-01341Distinguishing between YHWH’s “greatness”, “mighty hand”, “deeds” and “mighty acts” in Deuteronomy 3:24Albert Johannes Coetsee0North-West UniversityThis article investigates the four words or phrases used in Deut 3:24 to describe the uniqueness of YHWH, namely “greatness” (גֹּדֶל), “mighty hand” (יָד הַחֲזָקָה), “deeds” (מַעֲשֶׂה) and “mighty acts” (גְּבוּרָה). Commentary on these four words or phrases is usually limited to a brief discussion of their possible referential background. Virtually no attempt is made to distinguish between the meanings of these words. Secondly, little conclusive proof is provided for the assumed referential background of the words, and thirdly, scholars are silent on the distinctive contribution of Deut 3:24 to Deuteronomy’s overall theme of the uniqueness of YHWH. This article aims to address these three lacunae. https://doi.org/10.17159/2312–3621/2021/v34n1a8https://ote-journal.otwsa-otssa.org.za/index.php/journal/article/view/392Deuteronomy 3:23-29Deuteronomy 3:24Uniqueness or incomparability of YHWHמַעֲשֶׂהיָד הַחֲזָקָה גֹּדֶל |
| spellingShingle | Albert Johannes Coetsee Distinguishing between YHWH’s “greatness”, “mighty hand”, “deeds” and “mighty acts” in Deuteronomy 3:24 Old Testament Essays Deuteronomy 3:23-29 Deuteronomy 3:24 Uniqueness or incomparability of YHWH מַעֲשֶׂה יָד הַחֲזָקָה גֹּדֶל |
| title | Distinguishing between YHWH’s “greatness”, “mighty hand”, “deeds” and “mighty acts” in Deuteronomy 3:24 |
| title_full | Distinguishing between YHWH’s “greatness”, “mighty hand”, “deeds” and “mighty acts” in Deuteronomy 3:24 |
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| title_short | Distinguishing between YHWH’s “greatness”, “mighty hand”, “deeds” and “mighty acts” in Deuteronomy 3:24 |
| title_sort | distinguishing between yhwh s greatness mighty hand deeds and mighty acts in deuteronomy 3 24 |
| topic | Deuteronomy 3:23-29 Deuteronomy 3:24 Uniqueness or incomparability of YHWH מַעֲשֶׂה יָד הַחֲזָקָה גֹּדֶל |
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