همز
h-m-z
Lexical Summary
Definitions (1)
Meanings associated with the root همز across classical and Qur'anic Arabic.
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The root "hmz" means to press, squeeze, or pinch something. It also signifies pushing, striking, or goading. Figuratively, it refers to the devil's evil suggestions or blaming/reproaching someone.Lane's Lexicon
Pronunciation
Transliteration:
h-m-z
Listen:
هُمَزَةٍ
104:1
Root letters:
ه — م — ز
Word Family Tree (3 forms)
All word forms derived from the root همز as they appear in the Qur'an, grouped by part of speech. Circle size reflects frequency.
Noun 3×
Concordance — 3 Occurrences
Every place in the Qur'an where the root همز appears, grouped by grammatical role.
Noun (3)
Noun (3 verses — showing first 5)
وَيْلٌ لِّكُلِّ هُمَزَةٍ لُّمَزَةٍ
Umm Muhammad (Sahih International):
Woe to every scorner and mocke
The Believers 23:97
Noun
وَقُل رَّبِّ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنۡ هَمَزَ ٰتِ ٱلشَّیَـٰطِینِ ٩٧
Umm Muhammad (Sahih International):
And say, "My Lord, I seek refuge in You from the incitements of the devils
The Pen 68:11
Noun
هَمَّازࣲ مَّشَّاۤءِۭ بِنَمِیمࣲ ١١
Umm Muhammad (Sahih International):
[And] scorner, going about with malicious gossip
Derived Forms (3)
Unique word forms derived from this root as they appear across the Qur'an.
| Arabic | Transliteration | POS | Meaning | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| هُمَزَةٍ | humazahin | Noun | 1× | |
| هَمَّازٍ | hamaāzin | Noun | 1× | |
| هَمَزَٰتِ | hamazati | Noun | 1× |