International Journal of Language & Linguistics

The Use of the Cementing Marker mɪnkəbl in the Holy Qur'an: A Semantic Analysis
Duaa Hajjaj, Aiman Eid Al-Rawajfeh

Abstract
This paper presents a semantic analysis for the word mɪnkəbl“before or previously” as a cementing marker in the Holy Qur'an. Eight verses, where the word mɪnkəbl is used as a cementing marker, were selected for the purpose of analysis. The analysis of the data shows that the use of the cementing marker mɪnkəbl serves to add one intended meaning to the verse.

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