I have noticed that there were times when the Ancient writers would use prepositions after verbs. But what I find to be interesting is that often times this was a repetition.
For example:
αποχωρειτε απ εμου
αποστητε απ εμου
Does this practice offer special significance to the writing and if so what would that significance be?
Thanks in advance
GTM
Prepositions
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Re: Prepositions
Wait, I think preps take a slightly different meaning when compounded into a verb. so Χωρεω may have the sense of leaving whereas αποχωρεω may be "stronger" or more empathic, so like: I retreat, setforth etc so surely a prep is still viable for further elucidation?
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Re: Prepositions
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Thanks in advance
GTM
Could you expand on that idea?Wait, I think preps take a slightly different meaning when compounded into a verb. so Χωρεω may have the sense of leaving whereas αποχωρεω may be "stronger" or more empathic, so like: I retreat, setforth etc so surely a prep is still viable for further elucidation?
Thanks in advance
GTM