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Document Details : Title: Heavenly Chariots and Earthly Rebellion in Zechariah 6 Author(s): ROGLAND, Max Journal: Biblica Volume: 95 Issue: 1 Date: 2014 Pages: 117-123 DOI: 10.2143/BIB.95.1.3186104 Abstract : This article proposes that Zech 6,5 מהתיצב על־אדון כל־הארץ indicates that the heavenly chariots are sent forth in response to rebellion against the Lord. It argues that מן plus the infinitive has a causal force and that התיעב על means 'to take a stand (in opposition or rebellion)' (cf. Ps 2,2) rather than 'to present oneself'. This rebellion is the antecedent of the pronominal suffix in v. 6's אשר־בה, indicating the object against which the chariotry is going forth. Rather than being the narrative of a peaceful patrol, the vision indicates that God's emissaries are engaged in warfare. |
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