שֶׁ/לֹּ֤א
𐤔/𐤋𐤀
Lo
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.
Ecclesiastes 2:21 · Word #9
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 HTr/Tn
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | T — Particle — Function word |
| Subtype | n — Negative — Negative particle |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3808-09
that not
| Morphological Notes | Subordinating conjunction שֶׁ + negative particle לֹא (absolute negation). |
| Rendering Rationale | This form combines the subordinating particle שֶׁ ("that/which") with the absolute negation לֹא, preserving the root sense of simple, unqualified denial. The rendering "that not" reflects both the conjunction and the core negating force without contextual expansion. |
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