לֹ֣א
𐤋𐤀
Lo
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.
Amos 1:3 · Word #10
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 | not |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3808-08
not
| Morphological Notes | Negative particle (absolute negator); indeclinable. |
| Rendering Rationale | This form is the primary particle of absolute negation, expressing simple denial without nuance of prohibition or temporality. The rendering "not" preserves its basic, unqualified negating force. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
I will not
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Not' alone is incomplete in context. In the prophetic formula, this is the start of a standard phrase (I will not ...); aligning with context, 'I will not' fits Amos's literary pattern. |