Lexical interdependence in the verses of the call of the prophets

Abstract

Introduction: Lexical cohesion contributes to linking linguistic units within the text, it represents the relationship between two or more words within textual sequences. Interconnection occurs through continuity of meaning when one element is referred to another element at the level of the lexicon, where the word moves from its intrinsic lexical meaning to a new meaning determined by the combination of the word with other words within a new context, and then some of them explain others. Methodology: Lexical cohesion between parts of the text is achieved through two linguistic means: repetition and cohesion (lexical coexistence). This study will focus on these two means to explain their concept and divisions, tracing their places in the verses of the prophets’ call in the Holly Qur'an, to find out their impact in the interconnectedness of their superficial structure and in drawing nice pictures and precise meanings that the recipient can reach.Results: It was found that the two methods of lexical cohesion (repetition and cohesion) had a prominent impact on the cohesion of the verses of the Prophets’ call. It was determined by many types of repetition in the studied texts, including complete repetition, partial repetition, synonymy and similar words, and general and comprehensive words. There were also different types of relationships of solidarity in these verses, theses including the opposition, gradation within a series, the part to the whole relationship, and part to part the relationship. Conclusion: The lexical accompaniment cast its shadow on the form of the text, making it characterized by consistency and cohesion, and on the meaning, bringing its distance closer and clarifying its significance. All of these means have worked to create meaning that cannot be achieved without them.