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Verse (2:274), Word 4 - Quranic Grammar

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The fourth word of verse (2:274) is divided into 2 morphological segments. A preposition and noun. The prefixed preposition bi is usually translated as "with" or "by". The noun is masculine and is in the genitive case (مجرور). The noun's triliteral root is lām yā lām (ل ي ل). Together the segments form a preposition phrase known as jār wa majrūr (جار ومجرور).

Chapter (2) sūrat l-baqarah (The Cow)


(2:274:4)
bi-al-layli
by night
P – prefixed preposition bi
N – genitive masculine noun
جار ومجرور

Verse (2:274)

The analysis above refers to the 274th verse of chapter 2 (sūrat l-baqarah):

Sahih International: Those who spend their wealth [in Allah 's way] by night and by day, secretly and publicly - they will have their reward with their Lord. And no fear will there be concerning them, nor will they grieve.

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