Al-Baqarah
2:40

Al-Baqarah · Ayah 40

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Translation

O Children

Word Breakdown

يَـٰبَنِىٓ

O Children

Word Breakdown

يَٰHarf · Vocative particle

Vocative particle: used for calling or addressing someone

O!

بَنِىٓIsm · Noun
AccusativeMasculinePlural
Rootبني
Very common

yes

Lemmaبُنَىّ

Noun

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Grammar Rules

Vocative يا (O!)
يَـٰبَنِىٓ (O Children) uses the vocative — it's calling out to someone or addressing them directly.
We add "O" before the name — "O O Children!"

Sahih International

O Children of Israel, remember My favor which I have bestowed upon you and fulfill My covenant [upon you] that I will fulfill your covenant [from Me], and be afraid of [only] Me.

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