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Verse (8:8), Word 3 - Quranic Grammar

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The third word of verse (8:8) is divided into 2 morphological segments. A conjunction and verb. The prefixed conjunction wa is usually translated as "and". The form IV imperfect verb (فعل مضارع) is third person masculine singular and is in the subjunctive mood (منصوب). The verb's triliteral root is bā ṭā lām (ب ط ل).

Chapter (8) sūrat l-anfāl (The Spoils of War)


(8:8:3)
wayub'ṭila
and prove false
CONJ – prefixed conjunction wa (and)
V – 3rd person masculine singular (form IV) imperfect verb, subjunctive mood
الواو عاطفة
فعل مضارع منصوب

Verse (8:8)

The analysis above refers to the eighth verse of chapter 8 (sūrat l-anfāl):

Sahih International: That He should establish the truth and abolish falsehood, even if the criminals disliked it.

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