Psalm 46/Notes/Phrasal.v. 1.505128
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In the phrase by the Korahites (לבני־קרח), the ל preposition identifies the Korahites as the psalm's authors.[1] For the list of other Korahite psalms, see Korahites.
- ↑ JM§132f; IBHS, §11.2.10d. On the use of ל signifying the idea of belonging to something or someone, see GK§ 129. Alternatively, it can also signify direction, i.e., "to". Sometimes it is also used as an indicator of the accusative (cf. JM§125k). On ל with the passive to introduce the author or the cause, see also GK §121f.