לא
𐤋𐤀
lûwʼ
not
A conditional or optative particle, primarily signaling a hypothetical or unrealized condition or expressing a wish or longing. In most contexts, לּוּא introduces statements that are contrary to fact (i.e., unrealized wishes or hypothetical situations), corresponding in English to 'if only,' 'would that,' 'oh that.' Less commonly, it occurs as a conditional 'if' in sentences expressing hope or possibility, distinct from the usual conditional אִם ('if').
2 Samuel 19:7 · Word #19
Lexicon H3863
| Lemma | לוּא |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤋𐤅𐤀 |
| Transliteration | lûwʼ |
| Strong's | H3863 |
| Definition | A conditional or optative particle, primarily signaling a hypothetical or unrealized condition or expressing a wish or longing. In most contexts, לּוּא introduces statements that are contrary to fact (i.e., unrealized wishes or hypothetical situations), corresponding in English to 'if only,' 'would that,' 'oh that.' Less commonly, it occurs as a conditional 'if' in sentences expressing hope or possibility, distinct from the usual conditional אִם ('if'). |
Morphology HTn
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | T — Particle — Function word |
| Subtype | n — Negative — Negative particle |
Common Translation
| Phrase | not |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3863-01
not
| Morphological Notes | Particle; negative; absolute negator with no inflection for gender, number, or person. |
| Rendering Rationale | This form is the primary particle of absolute negation, expressing simple, unqualified denial. As an independent negative particle with no inflection, "not" best preserves its direct negating force. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
not
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'not' properly renders the negative particle; contextually correct as part of a conditional statement. |