Bogoslovska smotra, Vol. 90 No. 1, 2020.
Izvorni znanstveni članak
»If You Do Good, You Radiate Serenity« (Gen 4:7a) Textual Difficulties and The Theological Message of The Book of Genesis 4:7
Anto Popović
orcid.org/0000-0003-0190-2367
; Franjevačka teologija - visokoškolska ustanova Franjevačke provincije Bosne Srebrene, Sarajevo, Bosna i Hercegovina
Sažetak
The focus of this article is on an analysis of problematic Hebrew words and expressions in Gen 4:7. It is important to integrate these problematic expressions into a wider whole, which is why immediately after the Introduction the author presents transcription and interlinear translation of not only verse seven but also verse six (4:6-7), since they form together a whole. After that, God’s question and warning in 4:6-7 are put in the immediate context of the narrative that leads to fratricide (4:1-8). This is followed by an analysis of six unclear points in Gen 4:7 winding up with one simplified and one complex interpretation of these unclear points in Gen 4:7. The article ends with the conclusion about the theological message of Gen 4:7.
Ključne riječi
to do good– heṭib; to lift up (one’s face) – sǝʾet/; predator – robeṣ; his longing– tǝšuqato; rule over him - timšol‑bo.
Hrčak ID:
238357
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Datum izdavanja:
28.5.2020.
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