לָ֥א
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 6:5 · Word #25
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 ATn
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | T — Particle — Function word |
| Subtype | n — Negative — Negative particle |
Common Translation
| Phrase | not |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3809-03
not
| Morphological Notes | Aramaic particle; absolute negative; no gender, number, or verbal stem inflection. |
| Rendering Rationale | This is the Aramaic particle of absolute negation, directly corresponding to Hebrew לֹא, expressing simple objective denial. As an invariant negative particle, it is best rendered concisely as "not." |
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