אַֽל
𐤀𐤋
ʼal
not
Particle of negation in Aramaic: functions as a prohibitive or deprecative 'not', usually employed to express a warning, prohibition, or negative wish. Occurs primarily in Aramaic passages of the Hebrew Bible to negate verbs, typically in jussive or imperative constructions ('do not...'). In one instance (Job 24:25), occurs as a noun meaning 'nothing'.
Daniel 5:10 · Word #16
Lexicon H409
| Lemma | אַל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤋 |
| Transliteration | ʼal |
| Strong's | H409 |
| Definition | Particle of negation in Aramaic: functions as a prohibitive or deprecative 'not', usually employed to express a warning, prohibition, or negative wish. Occurs primarily in Aramaic passages of the Hebrew Bible to negate verbs, typically in jussive or imperative constructions ('do not...'). In one instance (Job 24:25), occurs as a noun meaning 'nothing'. |
Morphology ATn
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | T — Particle — Function word |
| Subtype | n — Negative — Negative particle |
Common Translation
| Phrase | not |
SIBI-P1 Translation H409-01
upon
| Morphological Notes | Preposition; indeclinable particle expressing spatial, figurative, or relational elevation. |
| Rendering Rationale | The preposition derives from the root idea of ascent or elevation and most basically denotes a position of elevation or placement over something. "Upon" preserves this spatial-over relational sense while allowing extension to figurative elevation such as authority or cause. |
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