בְ/לֹא
𐤁/𐤋𐤀
Lo
with-no
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.
Deuteronomy 32:21 · Word #3
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 HR/Tn
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | T — Particle — Function word |
| Subtype | n — Negative — Negative particle |
Common Translation
| Phrase | with-no |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3808-14
and not
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ prefixed to negative particle לֹא; coordinating conjunction + absolute negator. |
| Rendering Rationale | The particle לֹא expresses absolute negation ('not'), and the prefixed conjunction וְ adds the coordinating sense 'and.' The rendering preserves both the simple negation and the conjunctional morphology without adding contextual nuance. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
with no
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | In context, the preposition 'בְ' with 'לֹא' forms 'with no,' matching 'with no god' in verse flow. P1 'and not' is less precise here. |