[Mesorah] Vayishtachu

[Mandel, Seth]

This is not plural.  Plural is wayyishtahawu.  Singular had a supposed form like *"wayyishtahw," which immediately changed to "wayyishtahu."


Rabbi Dr. Seth Mandel
Rabbinic Coordinator
The Orthodox Union

Voice (212) 613-8330     Fax (212) 613-0718     e-mail mandels at ou.org


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Subject: [Mesorah] Vayishtachu

Why is this word plural even when referring to a single person?

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