Psalm 2/Notes/Phrasal.v. 2.543238

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The preposition in the phrase "against (עַל) YHWH and against (עַל) his anointed one" is used in "the oppositional sense."[1] The repetition of the preposition עַל in v. 2c draws attention to the conflict.

  1. ↑ Mena 2012, §5.4.6; cf. 2 Chr 26:18—"and they stood against [עַל] Uzziah".