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*Jussive: ''jế'' 'let it be' + imperfect | *Jussive: ''jế'' 'let it be' + imperfect | ||
===Waw-preterite vs. perfect=== | ===Waw-preterite vs. perfect=== | ||
=== | ===Uses of the infinitive construct=== | ||
Many of the Biblical uses of the infinitive construct were retained: | |||
#la + infinitive construct may be used to indicate purpose | |||
#la + infinitive construct may be used to indicate purpose | |||
#ba- or χa- + infinitive construct + NOUN = "when possessor VERBs/VERBed..." | |||
#*more generally infinitive construct + NOUN serves to point to an action in a tenseless way, like "for NOUN to VERB" or subordinate clauses where English would use a tensed verb form. | |||
===Narratives=== | ===Narratives=== | ||
The verb tense most commonly used in narrative prose is the narrative past. A narrative is commonly introduced by ''wayyê'' 'it was' (often to give background info). | The verb tense most commonly used in narrative prose is the narrative past. A narrative is commonly introduced by ''wayyê'' 'it was' (often to give background info). | ||