Word play in aramaic and syriac

[Burning one]

Shlama,


i think the Peshitta's rendering here is likely a scribal error perpetuated, tho the valid linguistic interchange between the Semetic Lamed/Nun *might* have played a role in this, possibly.

but let's cut to the chase and look at the Greek witness, and suddenly the Peshitta's minor apparent scribal error pales in comparison: SIX different readings exist there in this part of the verse (note: not scribal error -- readings), which makes it suddenly a bit more problematic in choosing what to render, if the Peshitta is to be disregarded.

if a possible scribal error is the only issue in this verse with the Peshitta, then it should be made known that the ancient Greek copies have far more issues. otherwise, we're straining at a gnat and swallowing a camel.

i'll stick with the Peshitta here.


Chayim b'Moshiach,
Jeremy