Abstract Unlike its English counterpart between , the Biblical Hebrew (BH) preposition bên does not allow a conjoined object ( A and B ), but it uses additional prepositions in two typologically unusual patterns: w ə -bên ‘between and-between B’ lə-B to-B’. This article shows that these patterns, their equivalence with one, can be accounted for semantically, on basis of underlying filter behavi...

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Background: The perspective of scientific authority in Iran, by the year 1435, requires a growing strong generation with a sense of self-esteem, academic endeavor and responsible in today's competitive world. Strategic planning of human resources and education of youth with talent, commitment, vitality and hope requires a national will along with adequate resources. The aim of this study was to...