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To The Editor.
In my last observations , I offered Buxtorf and Parkhurst as authorities in support of them : these are the only lexicons I am able to consult in this place . Were I nearer a seat of learning , I might perchance add to them . I shall therefore now content myself by advancing the support I find in the productions of celebrated grammarians , and my confidence in these authorities constitutes the whole and sole reason why I interfered in this matter .
The first grammarian I shall quote from is Victorinus Bythner , author of the " Lyra Propbetica , " and formerly Hebrew Professor of the University of Oxford . I subjoin an extract from the preface to the English translation by the Rev . T . Dee , Dublin , 1836 : — " Nearly two centuries have passed away since Bythner , uncertain of its reception , firstcommitted the Lyra to public light , during which time , instead of sinking , it has advanced in estimation , being admitted by all the learned to be the best work on the Psalms in Hebrew . " Bythner says , in the grammar affixed to the Lyra , that '' Adverbs are sometimes formed by the addition of D as QOV daily , Qi-J . nS
suddenly , Qsn freely . T Prey , in his grammar , when detailing the use of the serviles , states , that a is used to form adverbs by being suffixed , as D 3 D & truly , from p & truth .
Parkhurst , in the grammar preceding his lexicon , has the following observations under sect . 9—8 : — D portfixed forms some adverbs , as QDY * by day , from Q *|> day , QJff gratis , from ] n to be kind , gracious , D 3 QH truly , from pft truth , Dpi" ) vainly , from pi" ) vain .
Moses Stuart , in his grammar , says some derivative adverbs have appropriate readings , e . g . D as D 3 D & truly , from ] 0 & truth , in QT T ; T V — as D " & n £ ) suddenly , from ^ 3 the wink of an eye . Under such authorities I shelter myself , not having studied the language with such minuteness as Brother Aarons , nor ( from very apparent circumstances ) able to have access to such a mass of authorities ;
nevertheless , if I am wrong , I have this consolation , that I am in excellent company , and follow in the track of those who are not thought lightly of in the literary world , and who , I dare say , have had opportunities of referring to the same authorities as Brother Aarons , but have , if so , deduced different conclusions . I cannot imagine how the word "ODK came to be quoted . I have never used it ; D 3 DN was the word I quoted ; and so it will be found in number
your April . I close these remarks by expressing the gratification I have expe rienced during the progress of this discussion ; and 1 am sure it will be much increased when I can fulfil the promise I have made to myself that I will some day take a seat at Brother Aaron ' s fireside . I do not say " if he will permit me : " I would not offer him such an insult . I remain , dear Sir and Brother , Yours fraternally , Sheerness , Sept . 17 , 1838 . J . S . KEDDELL , W . M . 184 .
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To The Editor.
In my last observations , I offered Buxtorf and Parkhurst as authorities in support of them : these are the only lexicons I am able to consult in this place . Were I nearer a seat of learning , I might perchance add to them . I shall therefore now content myself by advancing the support I find in the productions of celebrated grammarians , and my confidence in these authorities constitutes the whole and sole reason why I interfered in this matter .
The first grammarian I shall quote from is Victorinus Bythner , author of the " Lyra Propbetica , " and formerly Hebrew Professor of the University of Oxford . I subjoin an extract from the preface to the English translation by the Rev . T . Dee , Dublin , 1836 : — " Nearly two centuries have passed away since Bythner , uncertain of its reception , firstcommitted the Lyra to public light , during which time , instead of sinking , it has advanced in estimation , being admitted by all the learned to be the best work on the Psalms in Hebrew . " Bythner says , in the grammar affixed to the Lyra , that '' Adverbs are sometimes formed by the addition of D as QOV daily , Qi-J . nS
suddenly , Qsn freely . T Prey , in his grammar , when detailing the use of the serviles , states , that a is used to form adverbs by being suffixed , as D 3 D & truly , from p & truth .
Parkhurst , in the grammar preceding his lexicon , has the following observations under sect . 9—8 : — D portfixed forms some adverbs , as QDY * by day , from Q *|> day , QJff gratis , from ] n to be kind , gracious , D 3 QH truly , from pft truth , Dpi" ) vainly , from pi" ) vain .
Moses Stuart , in his grammar , says some derivative adverbs have appropriate readings , e . g . D as D 3 D & truly , from ] 0 & truth , in QT T ; T V — as D " & n £ ) suddenly , from ^ 3 the wink of an eye . Under such authorities I shelter myself , not having studied the language with such minuteness as Brother Aarons , nor ( from very apparent circumstances ) able to have access to such a mass of authorities ;
nevertheless , if I am wrong , I have this consolation , that I am in excellent company , and follow in the track of those who are not thought lightly of in the literary world , and who , I dare say , have had opportunities of referring to the same authorities as Brother Aarons , but have , if so , deduced different conclusions . I cannot imagine how the word "ODK came to be quoted . I have never used it ; D 3 DN was the word I quoted ; and so it will be found in number
your April . I close these remarks by expressing the gratification I have expe rienced during the progress of this discussion ; and 1 am sure it will be much increased when I can fulfil the promise I have made to myself that I will some day take a seat at Brother Aaron ' s fireside . I do not say " if he will permit me : " I would not offer him such an insult . I remain , dear Sir and Brother , Yours fraternally , Sheerness , Sept . 17 , 1838 . J . S . KEDDELL , W . M . 184 .