בְּ/לֹ֥א
𐤁/𐤋𐤀
Lo
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.
Ecclesiastes 7:17 · Word #9
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 HR/Tn
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| Part of Speech | T — Particle — Function word |
| Subtype | n — Negative — Negative particle |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3808-02
without
| Morphological Notes | Preposition ב ("in/with") prefixed to the negative particle לֹא; inseparable preposition + absolute negator. |
| Rendering Rationale | This form combines the preposition ב ("in/with") with the absolute negator לֹא, yielding a compound sense of existence or action "in not"—idiomatically expressed in English as "without." It preserves both the prefixed preposition and the core force of absolute negation. |
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