Psalm 32/Notes/Lexical.v. 5.279186

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v. 5 – For the function of אמר as "decide" see also Jer 48:8; Joel 3:5 (Eng. 2:32); 1 Chr 23:27, though typically such a construction of will or intention is accompanied by a לְ infinitive construct (see Ps 119:57 and the notes there). Compare, especially, Ruth 4:4: "So I thought (אָמַ֜רְתִּי) I would tell you" (ESV) ➞ "I decided to tell you."