- *ʾim-yaḥpōṣ*
- conditional particle + qal imperfect 3rd masculine singular - if he desires
- *lārîb*
- preposition + qal infinitive construct - to contend/dispute
- *ʿimmô*
- preposition + 3rd masculine singular suffix - with him
- *lōʾ-yaʿănennû*
- negative particle + qal imperfect 3rd masculine singular + 3rd masculine singular suffix - he cannot answer him
- *ʾaḥat*
- feminine singular numeral - one
- *minnî-ʾālep*
- preposition + masculine singular noun - from/of a thousand