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Verse (57:25), Word 18 - Quranic Grammar

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The eighteenth word of verse (57:25) is divided into 2 morphological segments. A preposition and noun. The prefixed preposition lām is usually translated as "for". The noun is masculine plural and is in the genitive case (مجرور). The noun's triliteral root is nūn wāw sīn (ن و س). Together the segments form a preposition phrase known as jār wa majrūr (جار ومجرور).

Chapter (57) sūrat l-ḥadīd (The Iron)


(57:25:18)
lilnnāsi
for the people,
P – prefixed preposition lām
N – genitive masculine plural noun
جار ومجرور

Verse (57:25)

The analysis above refers to the 25th verse of chapter 57 (sūrat l-ḥadīd):

Sahih International: We have already sent Our messengers with clear evidences and sent down with them the Scripture and the balance that the people may maintain [their affairs] in justice. And We sent down iron, wherein is great military might and benefits for the people, and so that Allah may make evident those who support Him and His messengers unseen. Indeed, Allah is Powerful and Exalted in Might.

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