Metaphors and Similes

A Textual and Grammatical Study of Sirach 24:30–31

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25788/vidbor.v7i1.1193

Keywords:

Ben Sira, Dorix/Doryx, dioryx, Homeric simile, homoioarchon, Jerome, nahar, potamos, trames/tramis

Abstract

The variant translations and non-extant renditions of the book of Jesus, Son of Sirach found in the Septuagint and the Vulgate presents a quagmire of interpretations. This article attempts to provide some clarity to these competing translations through a philological and grammatical analysis of Sirach 24: 30–31. The article concludes that the Vulgate better represents Ben Sira’s intended message than does the Septuagint.

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Published

2023-11-13

How to Cite

1.
Gauzer G. Metaphors and Similes: A Textual and Grammatical Study of Sirach 24:30–31. VIDBOR [Internet]. 2023 Nov. 13 [cited 2025 Dec. 26];7(1):9-20. Available from: https://vulgata-dialog.ch/ojs/index.php/vidbor/article/view/1193

Issue

Vol. 7 (2023)

Section

Articles