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Verse (3:4), Word 10 - Quranic Grammar

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The tenth word of verse (3:4) is divided into 2 morphological segments. A preposition and noun. The prefixed preposition bi is usually translated as "with" or "by". The noun is feminine plural and is in the genitive case (مجرور). The noun's triliteral root is hamza yā yā (أ ي ي). Together the segments form a preposition phrase known as jār wa majrūr (جار ومجرور).

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


(3:4:10)
biāyāti
in (the) Verses
P – prefixed preposition bi
N – genitive feminine plural noun
جار ومجرور

Verse (3:4)

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

Sahih International: Before, as guidance for the people. And He revealed the Qur'an. Indeed, those who disbelieve in the verses of Allah will have a severe punishment, and Allah is exalted in Might, the Owner of Retribution.

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