וָ/לֹ֕א
𐤅/𐤋𐤀
Lo
if 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.
2 Samuel 13:26 · Word #3
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 | if not |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3808-13
and not
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction ו (waw) prefixed to negative particle לֹא; coordinating conjunction + absolute negator. |
| Rendering Rationale | The base particle לֹא expresses simple, absolute negation (“not”). The prefixed conjunction וָ (“and”) joins it to what precedes, so the combined form is faithfully rendered “and not,” preserving both conjunction and negation. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and not
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 is correct for the conjunction and the negation in this context; no adjustment needed. |