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Verse (40:22), Word 2 - Quranic Grammar

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The second word of verse (40:22) is divided into 3 morphological segments. A preposition, accusative particle and object pronoun. The prefixed preposition bi is usually translated as "with" or "by". The accusative particle belongs to a special group of words known as inna and her sisters (ان واخواتها). The attached object pronoun is third person masculine plural.

Chapter (40) sūrat ghāfir (The Forgiver God)


(40:22:2)
bi-annahum
(was) because [they]
P – prefixed preposition bi
ACC – accusative particle
PRON – 3rd person masculine plural object pronoun
حرف جر
حرف نصب من اخوات «ان» و«هم» ضمير متصل في محل نصب اسم «ان»

Verse (40:22)

The analysis above refers to the 22nd verse of chapter 40 (sūrat ghāfir):

Sahih International: That was because their messengers were coming to them with clear proofs, but they disbelieved, so Allah seized them. Indeed, He is Powerful and severe in punishment.

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