The semantics of "Eghva" in the Qur'an, with emphasis on conceptual relationships

Abstract

Semantic analysis of words and understanding or recognition the relationships between them is one of the ways to achieve the delicacies of meaning. This is especially important in relation to the Quran, which has various semantic levels and ultimate coherence in vocabulary.in this study meaning of “ اغوا” is analyzed by descriptive and analytical method on base of intertextual relationships. Based on understanding of conceptual relationship of this word, we find a visual system that come from frequent companionship of “رب” and “اغوا”. “The story of the devil and his departure from paradise” and “Justifying of criminal from their behavior in the presence of God” depict the system of absolute divine rule, the dynamic image that creates a wave of thinking. Meaning of “اغوا” is common part of Sami and Arabic meaning of it, means: “falling down “and “rejection”. This word means “اغوا”, in addition to having an affinity with “اضلال” and “عصی” is synonymous of these words. The semantic interaction of “اغوا” with the concept of growth suggests a typical emotional aspect in it, by emphasis on spiritual and positional falling down. Key words: Eghva, Edlal, Conceptual relations, semantics

Keywords

• key words: eghva
• edlal
• conceptual relations
• semantics