Genesis 49:4 in Light of Arabic and Modern South Arabian.

The rare word pahaz 'wily, devious' in Genesis 49:4 may have been chosen to describe Reuben in order to allow a play on words. Modern South Arabian and Arabic cognates to this root carry a sexual meaning, and such a meaning fits the context of this biblical passage.

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Published in:	Vetus Testamentum Vol. 59; no. 3; pp. 499 - 503
Main Author:	Rubin, Aaron D.
Format:	Article
Published:	Brill Academic Publishers Jul2009
Subjects:	Poetry (Literary form) Bible. Genesis South Arabic language Bible Human sexuality
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