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Verse (11:53), Word 5 - Quranic Grammar

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The fifth word of verse (11:53) is divided into 2 morphological segments. A preposition and noun. The prefixed preposition bi is usually translated as "with" or "by". The indefinite noun is feminine singular and is in the genitive case (مجرور). The noun's triliteral root is bā yā nūn (ب ي ن). Together the segments form a preposition phrase known as jār wa majrūr (جار ومجرور).

Chapter (11) sūrat hūd (Hud)


(11:53:5)
bibayyinatin
clear proofs,
P – prefixed preposition bi
N – genitive feminine singular indefinite noun
جار ومجرور

Verse (11:53)

The analysis above refers to the 53rd verse of chapter 11 (sūrat hūd):

Sahih International: They said, "O Hud, you have not brought us clear evidence, and we are not ones to leave our gods on your say-so. Nor are we believers in you.

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