BIBLICAL PHRASEOLOGICAL UNITS AS AN OBJECT OF CONTEMPORARY RUSSIAN PHRASEOGRAPHY
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phraseology, biblical idiom, Russian phraseography, lexicography, cultural commentary, etymology.Abstract
This article examines biblical phraseological units as a significant object of contemporary Russian phraseography. The study analyzes the lexicographic representation of biblical idioms in modern Russian phraseological dictionaries, focusing on the evolution of descriptive strategies, etymological commentary, and cultural interpretation. Particular attention is paid to the increasing integration of linguistic, historical, and encyclopedic information within dictionary entries. By comparing general phraseological dictionaries, specialized biblical reference works, and linguocultural lexicographic projects, the article demonstrates a clear tendency toward multidimensional interpretation of biblical phraseology. The findings show that modern Russian phraseography reflects a shift from purely semantic description to culturally oriented and historically grounded lexicographic modeling. Biblical phraseological units are treated not merely as lexicalized idioms but as carriers of religious, ethical, and cultural memory.
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