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 supported by the rather numerous examples of cohortative forms after  of the imperfect (cf., as also   ;  ; ), which can likewise only be explained as forms chosen merely for euphony, and therefore due to considerations of rhythm.

2. The cohortative is strange after  until I went... ; possibly a pregnant construction for ‘until I made up my mind, saying, I will consider’, &c. (but  is still dependent on the preceding );   is at any rate to be explained in the same way (in,  we have  with a similar meaning), as long as I (intentionally) wink with the eyelashes (shall wink). On the other hand, in  is to be read, with the Samaritan, instead of  after.

As the cohortative is used in the 1st pers., so the is especially found in the 2nd and 3rd pers. sing. and plur. to express a more or less definite desire that something should or should not happen (cf. for its form, which frequently coincides with that of the ordinary, , g). More particularly its uses may be distinguished as follows:

1. The standing alone, or co-ordinated with another jussive:

(a) In affirmative sentences to express a command, a wish (or a blessing), advice, or a request; in the last case (the optative or precative) it is frequently strengthened by the addition of. Examples: , 9, 11, &c. (the creative commands); the Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace! cf. verse 25. After particles expressing a wish,  I would it might be;   As a humble request, ..., &c., and let the lad go up, &c.,.

(b) In negative sentences to express prohibition or dissuasion, warning, a negative wish (or imprecation), and a request. The prohibitive particle used before the jussive (according to ) is almost always (in negative desires and requests frequently