Ellipsis and Its Impact on Textual Cohesion in Surah Saba

Abstract

This study examines the phenomenon of deletion In Surah Saba', as one of the most prominent phenomena contributing to textual cohesion. Deletion is an effective element In building semantic relationships between textual components, relying on contextual evidence. The study adopted a descriptive and analytical approach, examining the types of deletion found in this noble surah and their Impact on the coherence and cohesion of the text. The study comprised two aspects: the theoretical aspect, defining deletion linguistically and technically, and explaining its most important types and conditions as they appear In books on rhetoric and grammar. Furthermore, it clarified Its position among the tools of textual cohesion in light of modern linguistic studies. As for the applied aspect, the study analyzed a number of verses In which deletion occurred, such as the deletion of the subject, the direct object, the noun and the complement, the conditional clause, and the vocative particle. The study identified the function performed by the deletion in each instance and the extent to whichh it contributed to the coherence of meaning and the cohesion of context, thus enhancing the Integrity and coherence of the text. The study demonstrated that the deletion did not result in the omission of a linguistic element, but rather served to convey a deeper meaning, manifesting conciseness and achieving coherence, reflecting the eloquence and precision of the Qur'anic text. Keywords: Deletion, textual coherence, Surah Saba', Qur'anic context, grammatical analysis.