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And the Egyptian who bought him said to his wife, use him honourably; peradventure he may be serviceable to us, or we may adopt him for our son. Thus did we prepare an establishment for Joseph in the earth, and we taught him the interpretation of dark sayings: For God is wellable to effect his purpose; but the greaterpart of men do not understand
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
Compare translations (4)Talal Itani· published 2012
The Egyptian who bought him said to his wife, "Takegoodcare of him; he may be useful to us, or we may adopt him as a son." We thus established Joseph in the land, to teach him the interpretation of events. God has control over His affairs, but most people do not know.
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
And he of Egypt who purchased him said unto his wife: Receive him honourably. Perchance he may prove useful to us or we may adopt him as a son. Thus we established Joseph in the land that We might teach him the interpretation of events. And Allah was predominant in His career, but most of mankind know not
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 the man from Egypt who had bought him said to his wife, 'Honour his abiding here; it may be he will be of use to us, or we may adopt him as a son.' Thus did we establish Joseph in the land; and we did surely teach him the interpretation of sayings; for God can overcome His affairs, though most men do not know
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
And he who bought him - an Egyptian - said to his wife, "Treat him hospitably; haply he may be useful to us, or we may adopt him as a son." Thus did we settle Joseph in the land, and we instructed him in the interpretation of dark sayings, for God is equal to his purpose; but most men know it not
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Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Ndërkaq, njeriu nga Egjipti që e bleu atë, i tha gruas së vet: "Nderoje qëndrimin e tij (me ne), se ndoshta do të na bëjë dobi ose do ta birësojmë. Kësisoj i dhamë Jusufit pushtet në Tokë për t'ia mësuar shpjegimin e ëndrrave. Allahu e jetëson urdhrin e Vet (ashtu si dëshiron Ai Vetë), por shumica e njerëzve nuk e dinë.
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বাংলা · Bengali
আর মিসরের যে ব্যক্তি তাকে ক্রয় করেছিল, (বাড়ী ফিরে ) সে তার স্ত্রীকে বললো: ‘(তুমি তার সাথে সদ্ব্যবহার করো এবং) এর থাকার সুব্যবস্থা করো। আশা করা যায়, সে (ভবিষ্যতে) আমাদের উপকার করবে অথবা আমরা তাকে পুত্ররূপে গ্রহণ করবো।’ আর এভাবেই আমি ইউসুফকে সে দেশে অধিষ্ঠিত করলাম এবং যাতে আমি তাকে স্বপ্নের ব্যাখ্যা শিক্ষা দিতে পারি। আল্লাহ নিজ কর্ম সম্পাদনে অপ্রতিহত; কিন্তু অধিকাংশ মানুষ তা জানে না।
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Bosanski · Bosnian
I onda onaj iz Misira, koji ga je kupio, reče ženi svojoj: "Učini mu boravak prijatnim! Može nam koristan biti, a možemo ga i posiniti!" I eto tako Mi Jusufu dadosmo lijepo mjesto na Zemlji i naučismo ga tumačenju snova – a Allah čini šta hoće, ali većina ljudi ne zna.
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Hrvatski · Croatian
I onda onaj iz Egipta, koji ga je kupio, reče ženi svojoj: "Učini mu boravak prijatnim! Može nam koristan biti, a možemo ga i posiniti!" I eto tako Mi Josipu dadosmo lijepo mjesto na Zemlji i naučismo ga tumačenju snova – a Allah čini šta hoće, ali većina ljudi ne zna.
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Fulfulde · Fulani
Cootɗo mo on Misra wi'ani ɓeyngu makko: "Teddin jipporde makko. Hino gasa ka o nafa en maa njogitoɗen mo ɓiɗɗo". Ko nii min koɗniri Yuusufa ka leydi fii yo minn nganndin mo firo koyɗi. Alla ko pooluɗo e fiyaaku makko on: kono ko ɓuri ɗuuɗude e yimɓe ɓen nganndaa.
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ქართული · Georgian
და უთხრა იმან, ვინც იყიდა ის ეგვიპტიდან, თავის ცოლს: «პატივი ეცი მის სადგომს, იქნებ სარგებელი მოგვიტანოს ან შვილად ავიყვანოთ». და ასე დავამკვიდრეთ იუსუფი იმ (ეგვიპტის) მიწაზე, რათა გვესწავლებინა მისთვის სიზმრების ახსნა. ხოლო ალლაჰი სრულყოფილად აღასრულებს თავის საქმეს, მაგრამ ადამიანთა უმრავლესობამ არ იცის.
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Deutsch · German
Und derjenige aus Ägypten, der ihn gekauft hatte, sagte zu seiner Frau: „Bereite ihm eine ehrenvolle Bleibe. Vielleicht wird er uns nützlich sein, oder wir nehmen ihn als Kind an.“ Und auf diese Weise verliehen Wir Yusuf eine feste Stellung im Land, und damit Wir ihn etwas von der Deutung der Träume lehren. Und Allah ist in Seiner Angelegenheit überlegen. Aber die meisten Menschen wissen nicht.
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Ελληνικά · Greek
Και εκείνος που τον αγόρασε από τη Μισρ, είπε στη γυναίκα του: «Φέρσου κάλλιστα στη διαμονή του (και κάνε την άνετη), ίσως να μας ωφελήσει ή να τον υιοθετήσουμε.» (Και όπως σώσαμε τον Ιωσήφ) έτσι δώσαμε στον Ιωσήφ δύναμη στη γη, και για να του διδάξουμε από την ερμηνεία των ονείρων. Πράγματι, ο Αλλάχ εκτελεί την εντολή Του (και τίποτε δεν μπορεί να την εμποδίσει), αλλά οι περισσότεροι άνθρωποι δε γνωρίζουν.
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हिन्दी · Hindi
और मिस्र के जिस व्यक्ति ने उसे खरीदा था, उसने अपनी पत्नी से कहा : इसे आदर-मान से रखो। संभव है यह हमें लाभ पहुँचाए, अथवा हम इसे अपना पुत्र बना लें। इस प्रकार उस भूभाग में हमने यूसुफ़ के लिए क़दम जमाने की राह निकाली और ताकि उसे बातों (सपनों) का अर्थ सिखाएँ। और अल्लाह अपना आदेश पूरा करके रहता है। परन्तु अधिकतर लोग नहीं जानते।
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Italiano · Italian
E disse chi lo comprò a sua moglie in Egitto: «Trattalo bene, potrebbe esserci utile; oppure adottiamolo come nostro figlio.» E così abbiamo dato a Yūsuf un alto rango in terra, e gli insegnammo a interpretare i sogni. E Allāh esercita il Suo predominio con i Suoi ordini, ma la maggior parte della gente non sa.
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Lietuvių · Lithuanian
21. O jis (vyras) iš Egipto, kuris nusipirko jį, tarė savo žmonai: „Pasirūpink, kad jo viešnagė būtų patogi, galbūt jis bus mums naudingas arba mes jį pasiimsime kaip sūnų.“ Taip Mes įkurdinome Jusufą (Juozapą) žemėje, kad išmokytume jį įvykių aiškinimo. Ir Allahas turi visą galią ir kontrolę Savo Reikalams, tačiau dauguma žmonių nežino.
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Afaan Oromoo · Oromo
Inni Misra irraa isa bites niitii isaatiin ni jedhe:(iddoo) qubsuma isaa kabaji “nu fayyaduun yookiin ilma isa taasifachuun keenya ni kejeelamaa", akka kanatti Yuusufiif dachii keessa mijjeessine, (Akka bulchaa isa goonuu) fi hiikoo manaamaas isa barsiifnuuf jecha. Rabbiin amrii Isaa irratti injifataadha, Garuu irra hedduun namaa hin beekan.[11]
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Русский · Russian
А тот из Египта, кто купил его, сказал своей жене: «Сделай его пребывание [у нас] почётным. Быть может, он принесёт нам пользу или мы возьмём его себе в сыновья». Так Мы укрепили Юсуфа на земле, чтобы научить его толкованию сновидений. Аллах — всевластен в Своём велении, но большинство людей не знает.
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Српски · Serbian
И онда онај из Мисира, који га је купио, рече својој жени: „Учини му боравак пријатним! Може да нам буде користан, а можемо и да га посинимо!“ И ето тако смо Ми дали Јосифу лепо место на Земљи и научисмо га тумачењу снова - а Аллах чини шта хоће, али већина људи не зна.
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Kiswahili · Swahili
Na yule aliyemnunua huko Misri alimwambia mkewe: "Mtengenezee huyu makazi ya heshima; huenda akatufaa au tukamfanya mwanetu." Basi hivyo ndivyo tulivyomuweka Yusuf imara katika ardhi ili tumfundishe kufasiri mambo. Na Mwenyezi Mungu ndiye Mwenye kushinda katika jambo lake, lakini wengi wa watu hawajui.
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Svenska · Swedish
Den som köpte honom i Egypten sa till sin hustru: ”Ta god hand om honom under hans vistelse hos oss; förhoppningsvis blir han till nytta för oss, eller så upptar vi honom som vår egen son.” Så gav vi Josef makt och ställning i landet och lärde honom att tyda drömmar. Gud genomför alltid sin vilja, men om detta vet de flesta människor ingenting.
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Türkçe · Turkish
Onu satın alan Mısırlı kişi, hanımına dedi ki: “Ona iyi bak. Belki bize yararı dokunur veya onu evlat ediniriz.” İşte böylece biz Yûsuf’u o yere (Mısır’a) yerleştirdik ve ona (rüyadaki) olayların yorumunu öğretelim diye böyle yaptık. Allah, emrini yerine getirmeye kadirdir. Fakat insanların çoğu (bunu) bilmezler.
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اردو · Urdu
مصر والوں میں سے جس نے اسے خریدا تھا اس نے اپنی بیوی [1] سے کہا کہ اسے بہت عزت واحترام کے ساتھ رکھو، بہت ممکن ہے کہ یہ ہمیں فائده پہنچائے یا اسے ہم اپنا بیٹا ہی بنا لیں، یوں ہم نے مصر کی سرزمین میں یوسف کا قدم جما [2]دیا کہ ہم اسے خواب کی تعبیر کا کچھ علم سکھا دیں۔ اللہ اپنے ارادے پر غالب ہے لیکن اکثر لوگ بے علم ہوتے ہیں.
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Talal Itani2012 A caravan passed by, and they sent their water-carrier. He lowered his bucket, and said, "Good news. Here is a boy." And they hid him as merchandise. But God was aware of what they did.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And there came a caravan, and they sent their waterdrawer. He let down his pail (into the pit). He said: Good luck! Here is a youth. And they hid him as a treasure, and Allah was Aware of what they did
Edward Henry Palmer1880 And travellers came and sent their water-drawer; and he let down his bucket. Said he, 'O glad tidings! this is a youth.' And they kept him secret, as a chattel; but God knew what they were doing
John Medows Rodwell1861 And wayfarers came and sent their drawer of water, and he let down his bucket. "Good news!" said he, "This is a youth!" And they kept his case secret, to make merchandise of him. But God knew what they did
George Sale1734 And certain travellers came, and sent one to draw water for them: And he let down his bucket, and said, good news! This is a youth. And they concealed him, that they might sell him as a piece of merchandize: but God knew that which they did
DIN 31635walammā balaġa ʾašuddahu ʾātaynāhu ḥukman waʿilman wakaḏālika naǧzī l-muḥsinīna
Talal Itani2012 When he reached his maturity, We gave him wisdom and knowledge. We thus reward the righteous.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And And when he reached his prime We gave him wisdom and knowledge. Thus We reward the good
Edward Henry Palmer1880 And when he had reached his strength we brought him judgment and knowledge, for thus do we reward those who do good
John Medows Rodwell1861 And when he had reached his age of strength we bestowed on him judgment and knowledge; for thus do we recompense the well doers
George Sale1734 And when he had attained his age of strength, we bestowed on him wisdom, and knowledge; for thus do we recompense the righteous
Talal Itani2012 She in whose house he was living tried to seduce him. She shut the doors, and said, "I am yours." He said, "God forbid! He is my Lord. He has given me a good home. Sinners never succeed."
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And she, in whose house he was, asked of him an evil act. She bolted the doors and said: Come! He said: I seek refuge in Allah! Lo! he is my lord, who hath treated me honourably. Lo! wrong-doers never prosper
Edward Henry Palmer1880 And she in whose house he was desired him for his person; and she locked the doors and said, 'Come along with thee!' Said he, 'Refuge in God! verily, my Lord has made good my abiding here; verily, the wrong-doers shall not prosper
John Medows Rodwell1861 And she in whose house he was conceived a passion for him, and she shut the doors and said, "Come hither." He said, "God keep me! Verily, my lord hath given me a good home: and the injurious shall not prosper
George Sale1734 And she, in whose house he was, desired him to lie with her; and she shut the doors and said, come hither. He answered, God forbid! Verily my lord hath made my dwelling with Him easy; and the ungrateful shall not prosper
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0.644
Share of measured verses above it
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Verses above it
2,079
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6,236
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.68
Talal Itani · George Sale0.61
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.59
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.58
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.56
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.52
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.48
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.48
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.47
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.46
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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.