לא
𐤋𐤀
Lo
Will he?
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.
Job 41:4 · Word #1
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 | Will he? |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3808-06
not
| Morphological Notes | Particle; absolute negative; indeclinable. |
| Rendering Rationale | This form is the absolute negative particle expressing simple, unqualified negation. As an indeclinable particle, it carries no gender, number, or stem variation, so the concise rendering "not" preserves its core function of denial. |
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