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Verse (2:188), Word 5 - Quranic Grammar

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The fifth word of verse (2:188) is divided into 2 morphological segments. A preposition and active participle. The prefixed preposition bi is usually translated as "with" or "by". The active participle is masculine and is in the genitive case (مجرور). The active participle's triliteral root is bā ṭā lām (ب ط ل). Together the segments form a preposition phrase known as jār wa majrūr (جار ومجرور).

Chapter (2) sūrat l-baqarah (The Cow)


(2:188:5)
bil-bāṭili
wrongfully
P – prefixed preposition bi
N – genitive masculine active participle
جار ومجرور

Verse (2:188)

The analysis above refers to the 188th verse of chapter 2 (sūrat l-baqarah):

Sahih International: And do not consume one another's wealth unjustly or send it [in bribery] to the rulers in order that [they might aid] you [to] consume a portion of the wealth of the people in sin, while you know [it is unlawful].

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