הֲ/לָ֧א
𐤄/𐤋𐤀
lâʼ
not?
A particle of absolute negation in Aramaic, functioning to deny the truth of a statement, existence, or action. Used to assert that something is not the case, to reject a possibility, or to express 'no' as a negative response. The core function is simple, objective negation.
Daniel 6:13 · Word #9
Lexicon H3809
| Lemma | לָא |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤋𐤀 |
| Transliteration | lâʼ |
| Strong's | H3809 |
| Definition | A particle of absolute negation in Aramaic, functioning to deny the truth of a statement, existence, or action. Used to assert that something is not the case, to reject a possibility, or to express 'no' as a negative response. The core function is simple, objective negation. |
Morphology ATi/Tn
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | T — Particle — Function word |
| Subtype | n — Negative — Negative particle |
Common Translation
| Phrase | not? |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3809-01
is it not?
| Morphological Notes | Particle: interrogative prefix הֲ + Aramaic negative particle לָא (absolute negation). |
| Rendering Rationale | The form combines the interrogative prefix הֲ with the Aramaic negative particle לָא, producing a question that expects or frames a negated assertion. The rendering preserves the core absolute negation while reflecting the interrogative morphology. |
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