A case of the subjunctive?

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Believer

#303644 Thu, 14 Dec 06 03:05 AM

Hi,

I think in the Bible, Psalms 46, verse 2, It is written:

Threrfore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.

Why is it not in the singular form? Is this a case of the subjunctive?

Believer

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Clive

#303645 Thu, 14 Dec 06 03:08 AM

Hi,

Yes. Both 'give' and 'fall' are subjunctive.

Best wishes, Clive

Clive

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Marius Hancu

#303650 Thu, 14 Dec 06 03:13 AM

"Translation":

Therefore we will not fear, even if/though the earth should/would give way and the mountains should/would fall into the heart of the sea.

see various versions with "should" here:
http://bible.cc/psalms/46-2.htm

Marius Hancu

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