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The New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology and Exegesis contains more than 3,000 separate articles, written by more than 200 scholars from twenty-four countries and more than one hundred academic institutions! This massive 5-volume Old Testament reference work contains articles on the theology of each individual Old Testament book, as well as discussions of biblical concepts,...

complains he cannot hold in Yahweh’s wrath (Jer 6:11). Similarly, he is unable to hold in God’s word, which is like fire in his bones (20:9 || וְלֹא אוּכָל, I am not able). In Isa 16:12 the || וְלֹא יוּכָל (not able) provides the best clue to the viability of לָאָה (ni.) and to its meaning. More than weariness plagues Moab at her high place (contra NIV, “she only wears herself out”), for she finds herself powerless/without effect (לָאָה). She enters her shrine to pray to no avail. Again the hi. makes
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