Marked words appear in this translation and in no other English translation of this verse. Common small words and older spellings are not marked. The marks show where the wording differs, not where the meaning does.
Talal Itani· published 2012
And when Our command came, We saved Shuaib and those who believed with him, by mercy from Us, and the Blaststruck the wrongdoers, and they becamemotionlessbodies in their homes.
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
And when Our commandment came to pass We saved Shu'eyb and those who believed with him by a mercy from Us; and the (Awful) Cryseized those who did injustice, and morning found them prostrate in their dwellings
Sources
Translation Pickthall, The Meaning of the Glorious Koran·Public domain — copyright term expired
Pickthall, The Meaning of the Glorious Koran·1930 translation, digital edition of unverified printing·None — public domain work
·Public domain — copyright term expired·retrieved 24 Aug 2026
Edward Henry Palmer1840–1882 · published 1880
And when our bidding came we saved Sho'haib, and those who believed with him, by our mercy; and the noise caught those who had done wrong, and on the morrow they were in their houses prone
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
And when our decree came to pass, we delivered Shoaib and his companions in faith, by our mercy: And a violenttempestovertook the wicked, and in the morning they were found prostrate in their houses
Sources
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Wherefore when our decree came to be executed, we delivered Shoaib and those who believed with him, through our mercy: And a terrible noise from heavenassailed those who had actedunjustly; and in the morning they were found in their houses lyingdead and prostrate
Sources
Translation George Sale, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
George Sale, English translation of the Qur'an·1734 translation, digital edition of unverified printing·None — public domain work
·Public domain — copyright term expired·retrieved 24 Aug 2026
Other languages (18)Shqip · Albanian
Kur erdhi urdhri Ynë, me mëshirën Tonë, i shpëtuam (nga dënimi) Shuajbin dhe ata që besuan me të, kurse ata që bënë zullum i zuri gjëmimi i tmerrshëm dhe u gdhinë përmbys të pajetë në shtëpitë e tyre,
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বাংলা · Bengali
অবশেষে যখন (শু‘আইবের সম্প্রদায়ের ধ্বংসের ব্যাপারে) আমার নির্দেশ আসলো, তখন শু‘আইব ও তার সাথে যারা ঈমান এনেছিল, তাদেরকে আমার রহমতের দ্বারা মুক্তি দিলাম। আর যারা যুলম করেছিল তাদেরকে (শাস্তি হিসেবে) পাকড়াও করল বিকট শব্দ। ফলে তারা নিজ নিজ গৃহে মুখ থুবড়ে পড়ে থাকলো।
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Bosanski · Bosnian
I kada je nastupila naredba Naša, Mi smo, iz milosti Naše, Šuajba i one koji su uz njega vjerovali spasili, a one koji su nepravdu činili pogodio je užasan glas i oni su u zemlji svojoj mrtvi, nepomični osvanuli,
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Hrvatski · Croatian
I kada je nastupila naredba Naša, Mi smo, iz milosti Naše, Šuajba i one koji su uz njega vjerovali spasili, a one koji su nepravdu činili pogodio je užasan glas i oni su u zemlji svojoj mrtvi, nepomični osvanuli,
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Fulfulde · Fulani
Nde yamiroore amen nden arnoo, min daɗndiri Shu'aybu e ɓeen gooŋɗinɓe won´duɓe e makko yurmeende amen. Haacaango ngon nanngi ɓen tooñɓe, ɓe waɗtini ka cuuɗi maɓɓe jicciiɓe(.jusɓe)
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ქართული · Georgian
და როცა მოვიდა ჩვენი ბრძანება, ჩვენი წყალობით ვიხსენით შუ'აიბი და მასთან ერთად მორწმუნენი. ხოლო უსამართლონი შეიპყრო საზარელმა ხმამ და ისინი თავიანთ სახლებში პირქვე დამხობილნი აღმოჩნდნენ.
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Deutsch · German
Als nun Unser Befehl kam, erretteten Wir Schu'ayb und diejenigen, die mit ihm glaubten, durch Barmherzigkeit von Uns. Und diejenigen, die Unrecht taten, ergriff der Schrei, und so lagen sie morgens in ihren Wohnstätten auf den Gesichtern da,
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.15
Ελληνικά · Greek
Όταν ήρθε η εντολή Μας (την ώρα που ορίσαμε για την καταστροφή τους), σώσαμε τον Σου‘άιμπ και εκείνους που πίστεψαν μαζί του με το έλεός Μας. Και (ο δυνατός σεισμός και) η μεγάλη κραυγή κατέστρεψε εκείνους που αδίκησαν, και έτσι έπεσαν νεκροί στα πρόσωπα και τα γόνατα τους στη γη τους!
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हिन्दी · Hindi
और जब हमारा आदेश आ गया, तो हमने शुऐब को और उसके साथ ईमान लाने वालों को अपनी दया से बचा लिया और अत्याचारियों को भयंकर आवाज़ (चीत्कार) ने पकड़ लिया। फिर वे अपने घरों में औंधे मुँह पड़े रह गए।
Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari
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Italiano · Italian
E quando arrivò il Nostro ordine, salvammo Shu’ayb e quelli che credettero con lui per grazia Nostra, e l’Urlo prese gli ingiusti, che rimasero morti rannicchiati nelle loro case,
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Lietuvių · Lithuanian
94. Ir kai atėjo Mūsų Įsakymas, Mes išgelbėjome Šuaibą ir tuos, kurie patikėjo su juo, Mūsų Gailestigumu nuo Mūsų. Ir As-Saiha (kančia – baisingas verksmas) apėmė nusidėjėlius, ir jie guli (mirę), suklupę savo namuose.
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Afaan Oromoo · Oromo
Yeroma ajajni keenya dhufu, Shu’aybiifi warra isa waliin amanan rahmata Nu biraa ta’een nagaa baafnee, warra miidhaa hojjatan iyyansi cimaan ni qabde, Manneen isaanii keessatti jilbeenfatoo ta’anii (du’anii) bariisifatan.
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Русский · Russian
И когда пришло Наше веление, Мы спасли Шу‘айба и тех, кто уверовал вместе с ним, по милости от Нас. И Глас настиг тех, которые поступали несправедливо, и наутро они оказались в своих жилищах повергнутыми ниц,
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Српски · Serbian
И када је наступила Наша наредба, Ми смо, из Наше милости, спасили Јофора и оне који су са њим веровали, а оне који су били неправедни погодио је ужасан глас и они су осванули у земљи својој мртви, непомични,
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4
Kiswahili · Swahili
Na amri yetu ilipokuja, tulimwokoa sawasawa Shu'aibu na wale walioamini pamoja naye kwa rehema kutoka kwetu. Na ukelele uliwanyakua wale waliodhulumu, na wakaishia wamekufa kifudifudi katika majumba yao!
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Svenska · Swedish
När vår dom föll, räddade vi i vår nåd Shuʿayb och de som trodde tillsammans med honom. De orättfärdiga drabbades av dånet och blev liggande framstupa i sina hem,
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Türkçe · Turkish
Emrimiz gelince, Şuayb’ı ve onunla birlikte iman edenleri katımızdan bir rahmetle kurtardık. Zulmedenleri ise o korkunç (uğultulu) ses yakaladı da yurtlarında dizüstü çökekaldılar.
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اردو · Urdu
جب ہمارا حکم (عذاب) آپہنچا ہم نے شعیب کو اور ان کے ساتھ (تمام) مومنوں کو اپنی خاص رحمت سے نجات بخشی اور ﻇالموں کو سخت چنگھاڑ کے عذاب نے دھر دبوچا [1] جس سے وه اپنے گھروں میں اوندھے پڑے ہوئے ہوگئے.
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DIN 31635qāla yā qawmi ʾarahṭī ʾaʿazzu ʿalaykum mina llāhi wāttaḫaḏtumūhu warāʾakum ẓihriyyan ʾinna rabbī bimā taʿmalūna muḥīṭun
Talal Itani2012 He said, "O my people, is my tribe more important to you than God? And you have turned your backs on Him? My Lord comprehends everything you do."
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 He said: O my people! Is my family more to be honoured by you than Allah? and ye put Him behind you, neglected! Lo! my Lord surroundeth what ye do
Edward Henry Palmer1880 He said, 'O my people! are my family more esteemed by you than God? or have you taken Him as something to cast behind your backs? Verily, my Lord, whate'er ye do, doth comprehend
John Medows Rodwell1861 He said, "O my people! think ye more highly of my family than of God? Cast ye Him behind your back, with neglect? Verily, my Lord is round about your actions
George Sale1734 Shoaib said, O my people, is my family more worthy in your opinion, than God? And do ye cast him behind you with neglect? Verily my Lord comprehendeth that which ye do
DIN 31635wayā qawmi ʿmalū ʿalā makānatikum ʾinnī ʿāmilun sawfa taʿlamūna man yaʾtīhi ʿaḏābun yuḫzīhi waman huwa kāḏibun wartaqibū ʾinnī maʿakum raqībun
The translators word this verse differently
Talal Itani2012 "O my people, do as you may, and so will I. You will know to whom will come a punishment that will shame him, and who is a liar. So look out; I am on the lookout with you."
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And, O my people! Act according to your power, lo! I (too) am acting. Ye will soon know on whom there cometh a doom that will abase him, and who it is that lieth. And watch! Lo! I am a watcher with you
Edward Henry Palmer1880 O my people! act according to your power; verily, I too will act, and ye at length shall know! To whomsoever torment comes it shall disgrace him, and him who is a liar. Watch then; verily, I with you am watching too
John Medows Rodwell1861 And, O my people! act with what power ye can for my hurt: I verily will act: and ye shall know
George Sale1734 O my people, do ye work according to your condition; I will surely work according to my duty. And ye shall certainly know, on whom will be inflicted a punishment which shall cover him with shame, and who is a liar. Wait therefore the event; for I also will wait it with you
DIN 31635walaqad ʾarsalnā mūsā biʾāyātinā wasulṭānin mubīnin
Talal Itani2012 And We sent Moses with Our signs and a clear mandate.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And verily We sent Moses with Our revelations and a clear warrant
Edward Henry Palmer1880 And we sent Moses with our signs and with obvious power
John Medows Rodwell1861 Of old sent we Moses with our signs and with incontestable power to Pharaoh, and to his nobles - who followed the behests of Pharaoh, and, unrighteous were Pharaoh's behests
George Sale1734 And we formerly sent Moses with our signs, and manifest power
These figures count the words the translations share. They measure wording, not meaning, and they do not say which translation is right.
Derived measure: mean pairwise Jaccard distance over the
lowercased word sets of the 5 renderings above —
0.64 on a scale
where 0 means identical wording and 1 means no shared words. It is
computed, not judged.
The page says a verse is worded differently only above the cut below. The cut is a stated convention, not a property of the text, and it can be changed.
The cut
0.644
Share of measured verses above it
33%
Verses above it
2,079
Verses measured
6,236
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.76
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.71
Talal Itani · George Sale0.69
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.65
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.65
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.62
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.61
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.58
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.58
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.57
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Source Tanzil Qur'an text (Uthmani) · Uthmani, Version 1.1
Hafs/Kufan verse numbering, 6236 ayahs. The bismillah is delivered as a separate `bismillah` attribute on ayah 1 and is NOT fused into the ayah text. 112 surahs carry one: every surah except al-Fatiha, where the bismillah is ayah 1:1 itself, and at-Tawba, which has none. Sourced from the XML output; the plain-text output of the same release DOES fuse it, which is defect D1.
CLEARED. Licence read verbatim from the block embedded in this very file. Ingested exactly as shipped: no normalisation, no stripping of marks, no Unicode recomposition.
Parsed structurally from the EPUB: an h3 names the surah, one p per verse with its number in its own span. An unnumbered p is the basmala and is not a verse, except in surah 1 where the basmala IS verse 1. 112 unnumbered paragraphs were found, which is 114 surahs less surah 1 and surah 9. Text is stored VERBATIM: NFC normalisation and XML entity unescaping only, because CC BY-ND forbids modification.
CLEARED on a licence read first-hand from the translator's own download page, not from an aggregator. Tanzil also hosts this translation, but under a blanket "non-commercial purposes only" term that directs the user to the translator or publisher for permission - a hosting disclaimer, not a grant - so the grant was taken from the licensor directly. The "God" edition was ingested; ClearQuran also publishes an "Allah" edition, differing in how the divine name is rendered, which is not ingested.
CLEARED ON THE WORK, WITH TWO RECORDED CAVEATS ON THIS COPY. (1) Rights basis is the expired copyright term, NOT the redistributing repository's licence. That repository dedicates its contents to the public domain under the Unlicense while also redistributing plainly in-copyright translations (Abdel Haleem, Saheeh International, The Study Quran), so it is dedicating rights it cannot hold and its blanket grant is not relied upon here. (2) The file declares its own upstream as tanzil.net, and Tanzil attaches a non-commercial condition to its TRANSLATION distributions, though not to its Qur'anic text. Since Pickthall's copyright has expired, nobody holds rights in these words and no licence is required from anyone; Tanzil's terms are a contract binding those who download from Tanzil, which we did not. The chain is nonetheless not spotless and Anwar may prefer a clean digitisation of the 1930 printing. NOT VERIFIED: that this digital text matches the 1930 first printing rather than a later revised edition. No page images were collated. Recorded as unverified rather than presented as established. SERVED TEXT DIFFERS FROM THE CITED FILE AT ONE VERSE, 37:97: the file reads "red-hotfire" (a glued token, also in Gutenberg #16955); the served row reads "red-hot fire", restored 2026-09-13 from Pickthall, The Meaning of the Glorious Koran (London: George Allen & Unwin, printed for Alfred A. Knopf; 1930), p. 460, XXXVII 97 - scan archive.org in.ernet.dli.2015.216140, PDF page 475; banked data/derivation-sources/pickthall-1930-dli-2015.216140-text.pdf (sha256 70e81146c97fa3a590243a82e04e349108546074787e2551a78c616202138870) on Anwar Malik's grant.
Hafs/Kufan verse numbering, 6236 verses, keyed to mushaf order. The
bismillah is not fused into ayah 1: 1:1 carries it and no other verse
does. Verified against content check C3 at ingest.
CLEARED ON THE WORK. Term expired by every measure. The digital edition's upstream is not stated by the redistributor and the printing is unverified. No statement of purpose is recorded for Palmer because none was sourced from his own preface in this pass; nothing is asserted on his behalf.
Hafs/Kufan verse numbering, 6236 verses, keyed to mushaf order. The
bismillah is not fused into ayah 1: 1:1 carries it and no other verse
does. Verified against content check C3 at ingest.
CLEARED ON THE WORK. Term expired by every measure. TWO edition caveats. (1) The upstream is not stated by the redistributor. (2) Rodwell's own edition PRESENTS THE SURAHS IN HIS OWN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER, not the mushaf order — he says so in his preface. This digital text is keyed to mushaf order, so it derives from a restored-order printing (such as the Everyman edition) rather than from Rodwell's own arrangement. Which printing is not stated and has not been established.
Hafs/Kufan verse numbering, 6236 verses, keyed to mushaf order. The
bismillah is not fused into ayah 1: 1:1 carries it and no other verse
does. Verified against content check C3 at ingest.
CLEARED ON THE WORK. Term expired by every measure. The digital edition's upstream is NOT STATED by the redistributor, so the printing it represents is unverified; Sale's text was reprinted and re-edited many times between 1734 and 1900. Recorded as unverified rather than assumed to be the first edition.
Hafs/Kufan verse numbering, 6236 ayahs. The bismillah is delivered as a separate `bismillah` attribute on ayah 1 and is NOT fused into the ayah text. 112 surahs carry one: every surah except al-Fatiha, where the bismillah is ayah 1:1 itself, and at-Tawba, which has none. Sourced from the XML output; the plain-text output of the same release DOES fuse it, which is defect D1.
CLEARED. Parallel edition, held in ayah_text_variants. It sits alongside the Uthmani spine for search normalisation and is never used to correct it.