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Verse (69:25), Word 9 - Quranic Grammar

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The ninth word of verse (69:25) is a passive form IV imperfect verb (فعل مضارع). The verb is third person feminine singular and is in the jussive mood (مجزوم). The verb's triliteral root is hamza tā yā (أ ت ي).

Chapter (69) sūrat l-ḥāqah (The Inevitable)


(69:25:9)
ūta
I had been given
V – 3rd person feminine singular (form IV) passive imperfect verb, jussive mood فعل مضارع مبني للمجهول مجزوم

Verse (69:25)

The analysis above refers to the 25th verse of chapter 69 (sūrat l-ḥāqah):

Sahih International: But as for he who is given his record in his left hand, he will say, "Oh, I wish I had not been given my record

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3 messages

khalil

8th February, 2014

did my last message get through? there was no confirmation or anything.

khalil

8th February, 2014

Regarding 69:25:9 and the verb "ūta" - you have labelled it as 3rd person feminine singular (form IV) passive imperfect verb, jussive mood. But shouldn't it be 1st person singular as opposed to 3 f.s? Even the translation says: "I" had been given.

Abdul Rahman

14th February, 2014

Yes, 1st person singular, passive imperfect verb

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