ו/לא
𐤅/𐤋𐤀
Lo
and 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.
1 Samuel 2:3 · Word #13
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/Tn
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | T — Particle — Function word |
| Subtype | n — Negative — Negative particle |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and not |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3808-15
and not
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction ו (and) prefixed to negative particle לֹא; absolute negator, no verbal stem or inflection. |
| Rendering Rationale | The particle לֹא expresses absolute negation, meaning "not" or "no." The prefixed conjunction ו adds "and," so the combined form conveys simple connective negation without additional nuance. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and not
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | The P1 rendering is correct; the context requires a conjunctive negation. |