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Verse (3:139), Word 3 - Quranic Grammar

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The third word of verse (3:139) is divided into 2 morphological segments. A conjunction and prohibition particle. The prefixed conjunction wa is usually translated as "and". The prohibition particle (حرف نهي) is used to form a negative imperative and places the following verb into the jussive mood (مجزوم).

Chapter (3) sūrat āl ʿim'rān (The Family of Imrān)


(3:139:3)
walā
and (do) not
CONJ – prefixed conjunction wa (and)
PRO – prohibition particle
الواو عاطفة
حرف نهي

Verse (3:139)

The analysis above refers to the 139th verse of chapter 3 (sūrat āl ʿim'rān):

Sahih International: So do not weaken and do not grieve, and you will be superior if you are [true] believers.

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