אַל
𐤀𐤋
Lo
do not
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.
Genesis 37:22 · Word #4
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 HTn
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | T — Particle — Function word |
| Subtype | n — Negative — Negative particle |
Common Translation
| Phrase | do not |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3808-01
upon
| Morphological Notes | Preposition; invariant form expressing spatial, figurative, or relational elevation. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Upon" preserves the core elevational sense of the root ע-ל, indicating placement or relation from a higher position onto something. As a preposition, עַל expresses spatial or figurative elevation extending into authority, cause, or concern. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
do not
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'upon' is a lexical error; 'אַל' here is prohibitive 'do not'. |
| P1 Flag | wrong root/Strong's: should be negative particle not preposition |