אַ֨ל
𐤀𐤋
ʼal
let not
A negative particle used to express prohibition, negation, or exhortation, primarily in the context of prohibitive commands ('do not,' 'let not'), as well as jussive or optative expressions ('may it not be,' 'let it not happen'). Diverges from the simple negation expressed by לֹא (loʼ) by its specialized use with imperatives and jussive verb forms. Less commonly, functions as a noun meaning 'nothing' or 'not at all.'
Jonah 3:7 · Word #15
Lexicon H408
| Lemma | אַל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤋 |
| Transliteration | ʼal |
| Strong's | H408 |
| Definition | A negative particle used to express prohibition, negation, or exhortation, primarily in the context of prohibitive commands ('do not,' 'let not'), as well as jussive or optative expressions ('may it not be,' 'let it not happen'). Diverges from the simple negation expressed by לֹא (loʼ) by its specialized use with imperatives and jussive verb forms. Less commonly, functions as a noun meaning 'nothing' or 'not at all.' |
Morphology HTn
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | T — Particle — Function word |
| Subtype | n — Negative — Negative particle |
Common Translation
| Phrase | let not |
SIBI-P1 Translation H408-01
upon / over
| Morphological Notes | Preposition (HR); no inflection for gender or number in this form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The preposition derives from the root meaning "to ascend, be high," and fundamentally expresses elevation or position above something, whether spatially or figuratively. "Upon / over" preserves this core sense of upward or superior positioning inherent in the morphology as a simple preposition. |
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