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Verse (7:19), Word 10 - Quranic Grammar

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The tenth word of verse (7:19) 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 (7) sūrat l-aʿrāf (The Heights)


(7:19:10)
walā
but (do) not
CONJ – prefixed conjunction wa (and)
PRO – prohibition particle
الواو عاطفة
حرف نهي

Verse (7:19)

The analysis above refers to the nineteenth verse of chapter 7 (sūrat l-aʿrāf):

Sahih International: And "O Adam, dwell, you and your wife, in Paradise and eat from wherever you will but do not approach this tree, lest you be among the wrongdoers."

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