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▪ BAH2008: »This word occurs once in the Qur’an and is subject to great controversy regarding the way it is read, the grammatical category to which it is assigned, and its language of origin. It is read most commonly as hayta, but may also be read as hiʔti, hiʔta, hiʔtu, hīta, hiʔti, hayti, huyyiʔtu, huyyītu, and hā ʔanā. Grammatically, it is classified as either a quasi-verb (ĭsm fiʕl), perfect (māḍī), or imperative (ʔamr), or a perfective verb which may be either a passive (maǧhūl) or active (maʕlūm) verb. Although some etymologists say the word is of Ar origin, others argue that it is a Hbr, Syr or Copt borrowing. In spite of these differences of opinion, there is general agreement as to the meaning of the word thanks to the clearly delimited linguistic context within which the word is used in the Qur’anic verse and thanks to the clearly defined role the entire verse plays within the context of the situation detailed in this sura: ‘come on’, ‘I am all yours’, ‘I am ready for you’ (12:23) ‘she securely bolted the doors and said, “Here, I’m yours”, and he replied, “God forbid [lit. , I seek refuge with God]”’

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