Some Interesting Words in Az Yashir
There is much to discuss in this biblical poem. I am limiting myself to a brief selection. Azi ve-zimrat: God is described as “azi ve-zimrat.”
There is much to discuss in this biblical poem. I am limiting myself to a brief selection. Azi ve-zimrat: God is described as “azi ve-zimrat.”
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