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Function
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Directs the attention of the listener
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Directs attention to a single word
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When used in direct speech, the demonstrative particle functions to direct the attention of the person listening to the speech.
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This function of the demonstrative particle also serves to make a presentation of a person/thing from one person to another
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(see GEN 12:19 below).
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Directs attention to a phrase
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Directs attention to an entire sentence
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Directs the attention of the reader
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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When used in narrative or poetry (not in direct speech), the demonstrative particles functions to direct the attention of the
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person reading the text. This function of the demonstrative particle often directs the attention of the reader to a scene that
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a person within the narrative is observing at that moment (see GEN 1:31 and GEN 8:13 below).
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