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 ... ; , , ,  (in verses 16f. imperfects occur again). So also in dependent sentences, ( as a continuation of ),.

(β) After an imperfect consecutive, e.g. (Samaritan ),  (? see ),, ,  ,  continually; , , , ,.

Rem. The frequentative perfect consecutive is sometimes joined even with imperfects consecutive which simply express one single action or occurrence in the past; thus, f., ,  f.,  (cf. verse 28); ,. For other examples of a loosely connected frequentative perfect consecutive, see below,.

(γ) After a perfect, (, i.e. as often as he needed a new garment) ;, , , , ; in interrogative sentences,  , &c.; , ,.

(δ) After an infinitive,,  (then an imperfect consecutive); after an infinitive absolute, , ,.

(ε) After a participle,, &c., frequentative, as a continuation of , verse 2); ,.

(ζ) After other equivalents of tenses, e.g.,  (year by year), &c.;.

(b) To express present actions, &c., as the temporal or logical consequence of actions or events which continue or are repeated in the present, especially such as have, according to experience, been at all times frequently repeated, and may be repeated at any time:

(α) After a simple imperfect, e.g.   ..., &c., here, as frequently elsewhere, clearly with the secondary idea of purpose, i.e. in order to cleave;  (if  is to be taken as a continuation