Lo Meaning: The Hebrew Word לֹא Explained

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לֹא

Everyday Hebrew

MeaningThe word for "no". It is used to say that something is not true or will not happen.

HistoryThis is one of the oldest words in Hebrew. It appears in the Bible thousands of years ago and has always meant "no" or "not". Similar words are found in other very old languages from the same area.

Example

לא, תודה.

No, thank you.

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