Hebrew · H3808, H3651

לֹא־כֵן

Not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no ; often used with other particles · properly, set upright ; hence (figuratively as adjective) just ; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and relation; often with other particles)

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לֹא H3808 not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no ; often used with other particles
כֵּן H3651 properly, set upright ; hence (figuratively as adjective) just ; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and relation; often with other particles)
Pronunciation ken
Marks logical consequence or affirmation; grounds clauses in reason, time, or manner with forensic precision.
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What does לֹא־כֵן (lo khen) mean in the Bible?

לֹא · כֵּן 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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