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From: Russell Hendel <rhendel@mcs.drexel.edu>
Subject: Explanation of Error: ARuKiM vs ARooChiM

Rick Turkel in Mail Jewish V28n43 raises the issue of HOW THE FOLLOWING
error crept into the davening: The proper form is a) ARuKaH while some
Siddurim have b) ARooChaH (Rosh Chodesh benching)

Quite simply the error came from the fact that we find both forms in Tnach.

FORM    VERSE           MEANING         CHARACTERISTICS
----    -----           -------         ---------------
ARuKaH  2S 3-1          Long            Shuruk/no vav vs Qubutz/vav
                                        Dagesh Chazak in K vs Raphe

ARuKhaH Jer 30,17       Healing         Qubutz/vav
                                        Raphe vs Dagesh Chazak

Since both forms occur in Tenach it is reasonable that someone erred.

I agree with Rick that it is an error since clearly the intent of the
prayer is to ask for a LONG LIFE and not a HEALED LIFE.

Russell Jay Hendel; Phd ASA RHEndel @ mcs drexel edu