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Verse (33:28), Word 4 - Quranic Grammar

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The fourth word of verse (33:28) is divided into 3 morphological segments. A preposition, noun and possessive pronoun. 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 zāy wāw jīm (ز و ج). The attached possessive pronoun is second person masculine singular. Together the segments form a preposition phrase known as jār wa majrūr (جار ومجرور).

Chapter (33) sūrat l-aḥzāb (The Combined Forces)


(33:28:4)
li-azwājika
to your wives,
P – prefixed preposition lām
N – genitive masculine plural noun
PRON – 2nd person masculine singular possessive pronoun
جار ومجرور والكاف ضمير متصل في محل جر بالاضافة

Verse (33:28)

The analysis above refers to the 28th verse of chapter 33 (sūrat l-aḥzāb):

Sahih International: O Prophet, say to your wives, "If you should desire the worldly life and its adornment, then come, I will provide for you and give you a gracious release.

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