וּ/לְ/לֹ֥א
𐤅/𐤋/𐤋𐤀
Lo
and-without
A particle of absolute negation in Biblical Hebrew, used to indicate the simple or unqualified denial of statements, facts, or circumstances. Primarily meaning 'not' or 'no,' it negates verbs, clauses, or nouns without nuance of prohibition or temporal reference. It functions both independently and in combination with other particles for various negative constructions.
2 Chronicles 15:3 · Word #10
Lexicon H3808
| Lemma | לֹא |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤋𐤀 |
| Transliteration | Lo |
| Strong's | H3808 |
| Definition | A particle of absolute negation in Biblical Hebrew, used to indicate the simple or unqualified denial of statements, facts, or circumstances. Primarily meaning 'not' or 'no,' it negates verbs, clauses, or nouns without nuance of prohibition or temporal reference. It functions both independently and in combination with other particles for various negative constructions. |
Morphology HC/R/Tn
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | T — Particle — Function word |
| Subtype | n — Negative — Negative particle |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and-without |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3808-10
and to not
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction ו + preposition ל + negative particle לֹא; absolute negation without temporal or prohibitive nuance. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form combines the conjunction ו (and) plus the preposition ל (to/for) with the absolute negative particle לֹא (not). Rendering each element preserves the morphology while maintaining the root sense of simple negation. |
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