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Verse (2:247), Word 16 - Quranic Grammar

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The sixteenth word of verse (2:247) is divided into 2 morphological segments. A preposition and object pronoun. The attached object pronoun is first person plural. Together the segments form a preposition phrase known as jār wa majrūr (جار ومجرور).

Chapter (2) sūrat l-baqarah (The Cow)


(2:247:16)
ʿalaynā
over us,
P – preposition
PRON – 1st person plural object pronoun
جار ومجرور

Verse (2:247)

The analysis above refers to the 247th verse of chapter 2 (sūrat l-baqarah):

Sahih International: And their prophet said to them, "Indeed, Allah has sent to you Saul as a king." They said, "How can he have kingship over us while we are more worthy of kingship than him and he has not been given any measure of wealth?" He said, "Indeed, Allah has chosen him over you and has increased him abundantly in knowledge and stature. And Allah gives His sovereignty to whom He wills. And Allah is all-Encompassing [in favor] and Knowing."

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