Apherema
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Apherema appears in the Greek translation of Daniel 13:2 as a variant reading for the Hebrew word for betrothal, reflecting textual differences between the Masoretic Text and the Septuagint tradition.
What is the meaning of Apherema in the Bible?
Apherema appears in the Greek translation of Daniel 13:2 as a variant reading for the Hebrew word for betrothal, reflecting textual differences between the Masoretic Text and the Septuagint tradition.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing this variant aids readers in understanding how different manuscript traditions interpret key relational terms in the deuterocanonical narratives, providing insight into the textual history of the Book of Daniel.
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