Strong’s H3809

לָא

Part of speech

Adverb

Transliteration

la'

Pronunciation

lah

Definition

No, not

Meaning

not, no

Usage

The word "la" or "lah" is an Aramaic adverb used to express negation. It is equivalent to the Hebrew "לֹא" (lo) and is used to negate verbs, phrases, or clauses. In the context of the Bible, it is often used to convey a strong denial or prohibition.

Bible references

Ezra 4:13;Ezra 4:14;Ezra 4:16;Ezra 4:21;Ezra 5:5;Ezra 5:16;Ezra 6:8;Ezra 6:9;Ezra 7:22;Ezra 7:24;Ezra 7:25;Ezra 7:26;Jeremiah 10:11;Daniel 2:5;Daniel 2:9;Daniel 2:10;Daniel 2:10;Daniel 2:11;Daniel 2:11;Daniel 2:18;Daniel 2:27;Daniel 2:30;Daniel 2:34;Daniel 2:35;Daniel 2:43