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Verse (38:24), Word 28 - Quranic Grammar

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The 28th word of verse (38:24) is divided into 2 morphological segments. A conjunction and verb. The prefixed conjunction fa is usually translated as "and". The form X perfect verb (فعل ماض) is third person masculine singular. The verb's triliteral root is ghayn fā rā (غ ف ر).

Chapter (38) sūrat ṣād


(38:24:28)
fa-is'taghfara
and he asked forgiveness
CONJ – prefixed conjunction fa (and)
V – 3rd person masculine singular (form X) perfect verb
الفاء عاطفة
فعل ماض

Verse (38:24)

The analysis above refers to the 24th verse of chapter 38 (sūrat ṣād):

Sahih International: [David] said, "He has certainly wronged you in demanding your ewe [in addition] to his ewes. And indeed, many associates oppress one another, except for those who believe and do righteous deeds - and few are they." And David became certain that We had tried him, and he asked forgiveness of his Lord and fell down bowing [in prostration] and turned in repentance [to Allah].

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