> The Bible says 'Jerwsalem', the dictionary 'Caersalem'. Is this > the same kind of distinction that we have in English between > 'Israelite' (member of an ancient tribe) and 'Israeli' (citizen > of a modern state)? Nigel Love Pretty much, I think - most Bibles now have Jer(i)wsalem for Jerusalem, even though the correct name, as your dictionary says, is Caersalem. Many hymns refer to Caersalem, the obvious one being that great favourite at funerals O Fryniau Caersalem Ceir Gweled.../From the hills of Jerusalem you can see... (even though it wasn't conceived as a funeral hymn!) Pob Hwyl Huw Huw Garan (NJ152@uk.ac.lamp.vms)