This is a follow-up to my bit about the word Algebra.

Yes I was correct in that the tri-consonant root is j+b+r preceded by 
Al.  However we were all mistaken as to the meaning of the word.  The 
root means "to set".  As in to set broken bones.  Which may be were it 
was inferred the word "break".  Full conjugation follows:

I jabara = to set
II jabbara = to set broken bones
III jabar = to be nice, friendliness
IV ajbara = to force, compel
V tajabara = to show, be proud, haughty
VI (not listed in dictionary)
VII injabara = to be mended, repaired
types VIII through XV not listed, but not all types have meanings.

What we're looking (algebra) for is under conjugation type I:

'ilm al-jabara and al-jabri (algebraic) which also means forced.

Other

jabraan = forcibly

jabariya = A sect of Islam that leans toward predestination.  Fatalists.

jabbaar = Colossus, tyrant, almighty, omnipotent, oppressor.

jabaroot = Omnipotence, power, tyranny.

jibriya = Pride haughtiness.

mujbar = Forced, compelled.

jabir and mujabbir = Bonesetter.

(A proper name, maybe not related.)
jibreel = Gabriel.
(Maybe not to far from related Hebrew gebar, = Mighty, powerful.)


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BT

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