Hebrew · H3808, H3045

לֹא־יְדַעְתֶּם

Not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no ; often used with other particles · to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing ); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation , care , recognition ; and causatively, instruction , designation , punishment , etc.)

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לֹא H3808 not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no ; often used with other particles
יָדַע H3045 to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing ); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation , care , recognition ; and causatively, instruction , designation , punishment , etc.)
Pronunciation yada
Knowledge grounded in direct perception or experience; extends to intimate relationship, care, and moral recognition.
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What does לֹא־יְדַעְתֶּם (loʾ-yedaʿtem) mean in the Bible?

לֹא · יָדַע is a Hebrew phrase meaning "not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no ; often used with other particles". not (the simple or abs.

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Meaning

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no ; often used with other particles
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