| 4. Linguistic Exegesis The particle al {אַל | ʾal} initiates a prohibition and governs the Qal imperfect tiga' {תִּיגַע | ṭîgāʿ} functioning jussively. The Hiphil infinitive construct leha'ashir {לְהַעֲשִׁיר | ləhaʿăšîr} expresses purpose. The construct phrase mibbinatkha {מִבִּינָתְךָ | mibbinātəḵā} links personal discernment. Finally, the Qal imperative khadal {חֲדָל | ḥăḏāl} provides an emphatic conclusion. The verse’s twin prohibitions and parallel structure are mirrored in both reconstructions to preserve the Hebrew’s directive emphasis. |