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Semantic Network Analysis of the Word Khāb with Emphasis on Tafsir of the Two Sects and Semantic Substitutes
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Fatemeh Rahbari1   , Nematollah Firouzi |
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| The study of semantic networks of vocabulary is one of the research methods applied to the Qur’an. This method involves selecting key words or phrases and examining the meaning of each word in relation to other words and related concepts. The word "خاب" (khāb) appears five times in the Qur’an and carries important and diverse lexical and interpretive meanings. This term is associated with themes such as promises and warnings, the fulfillment of goals, and the consequences of actions. The present study employs a descriptive-analytical approach to investigate various tafsirs (interpretations) regarding this word and its semantic substitutes in exegetical and lexical sources. The findings indicate that the core concept of "خاب" is rooted in despair resulting from failure and the non-fulfillment of hopes, which is considered a natural consequence of deviation from the path of truthfulness, lack of sincerity, oppression, rebellion, and enmity with God. Differences in interpretations stem from varying linguistic and conceptual understandings, disregard for contextual factors, and the lack of distinction among synonymous terms. Essentially, this word refers to a state in which an individual is prevented from attaining a goal or desire and thus falls into despair. It predominantly denotes the loss of an object, hope, or pursuit, ultimately leading to disappointment. This condition arises when a person clings to a wrongful or improper matter, and upon failure to achieve it, despair overwhelms them. |
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| Keywords: Semantics, Tafsir of the Two Sects, Substitution Relation, Khāb, Qur’an, Despair. |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2025/05/18 | Accepted: 2025/03/17 | Published: 2025/03/17
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