Kay

Good stuff, gengwall.
I find all the patterns in Hebrew literature fascinating. Understanding how the ancient Hebrews wrote matters greatly in comprehending the meaning. Ancient Hebrews used their literary conventions to impart meaning to their careful readers. But today, we read the Bible and expect to fully understand it on the first reading. But the Scriptures were never meant to be understood that way – they were meant to be poured over, to be wrestled with, to be an integral part of peoples thoughts.