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Verse (39:36), Word 3 - Quranic Grammar

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The third word of verse (39:36) is divided into 2 morphological segments. A preposition and active participle. The prefixed preposition bi is usually translated as "with" or "by". The indefinite active participle is masculine and is in the genitive case (مجرور). The active participle's triliteral root is kāf fā yā (ك ف ي). Together the segments form a preposition phrase known as jār wa majrūr (جار ومجرور).

Chapter (39) sūrat l-zumar (The Groups)


(39:36:3)
bikāfin
sufficient
P – prefixed preposition bi
N – genitive masculine indefinite active participle
جار ومجرور

Verse (39:36)

The analysis above refers to the 36th verse of chapter 39 (sūrat l-zumar):

Sahih International: Is not Allah sufficient for His Servant [Prophet Muhammad]? And [yet], they threaten you with those [they worship] other than Him. And whoever Allah leaves astray - for him there is no guide.

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