הֲ/ל֧וֹא
𐤄/𐤋𐤅𐤀
Lo
Would it not
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.
Numbers 14:3 · Word #14
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 HTi/Tn
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | T — Particle — Function word |
| Subtype | n — Negative — Negative particle |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Would it not |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3808-03
is it not?
| Morphological Notes | Interrogative particle הֲ prefixed to the negative particle לֹא; compound interrogative-negative particle. |
| Rendering Rationale | The base particle לֹא expresses absolute negation (“not/no”). With the prefixed interrogative הֲ, the form becomes a rhetorical question expecting affirmation, hence “is it not?” preserving both negation and interrogative morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
is it not
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Removed the question mark, as SIBI-P2 omits punctuation. Otherwise P1 is accurate in context as an interrogative particle expressing 'is it not'. |