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Verse (3:167), Word 6 - Quranic Grammar

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The sixth word of verse (3:167) is divided into 2 morphological segments. A verb and subject pronoun. The form IV imperative verb (فعل أمر) is second person masculine plural. The verb's triliteral root is ʿayn lām wāw (ع ل و). The suffix (الواو) is an attached subject pronoun.

Chapter (3) sūrat āl ʿim'rān (The Family of Imrān)


(3:167:6)
taʿālaw
"Come,
V – 2nd person masculine plural (form IV) imperative verb
PRON – subject pronoun
فعل أمر والواو ضمير متصل في محل رفع فاعل

Verse (3:167)

The analysis above refers to the 167th verse of chapter 3 (sūrat āl ʿim'rān):

Sahih International: And that He might make evident those who are hypocrites. For it was said to them, "Come, fight in the way of Allah or [at least] defend." They said, "If we had known [there would be] fighting, we would have followed you." They were nearer to disbelief that day than to faith, saying with their mouths what was not in their hearts. And Allah is most Knowing of what they conceal -

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