[B-Greek] Ecclesiastes 3:11
Bryant J. Williams III
bjwvmw at com-pair.net
Fri Nov 2 12:29:31 EDT 2007
Dear List,
Martin Shields has indicated that he (and myself included) could not find any
where in Greek where the double negative OU MH is used with a relative in
between. Of course, there may be a relative following the double negative. Here
is a copy of the exchange:
[Bryant]
Second, regarding the double negative with asher. It seems to me that what may
be happening is the same use as the OU MH in Greek. It is intensifying the
negative to the point of saying, "no way able" or "never able to."
[Martin]
There are examples of double negatives in BH which do appear to function
intensively, but none elsewhere that I'm aware of which includes a relative
between the negatives. Nor is the Greek parallel a precise parallel, because ου
μη is common and unambiguous. Were you to read negative + relative + negative in
Greek then I would think
that would serve as a more accurate example.
Still, I'm quite aware that many commentators on Qohelet agree with you (as do
the versions, the LXX renders it as a negative purpose: οπως μη), while none
agree with me. So if truth is determined democratically I'm not the favourite!
So guys and gals is there a use of the double negative with a relative? Whether
it be OU- relative - MH or ?
En Xristwi,
Rev. Bryant J. Williams III
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