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And He it is who hath subjected the sea to you, that ye may eat of its fresh fish, and take forth from it ornaments to wear - thou seest the ships ploughing its billows - and that ye may go in quest of his bounties, and that ye might give thanks
Sources
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Compare translations (4)Talal Itani· published 2012
And it is He who made the sea to serve you, that you may eat from it tender meat, and extract from it ornaments that you wear. And you see the ships plowing through it, as you seek His bounties, so that you may give thanks.
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
And He it is Who hath constrained the sea to be of service that ye eat fresh meat from thence, and bring forth from thence ornaments which ye wear. And thou seest the ships ploughing it that ye (mankind) may seek of His bounty and that haply ye may give thanks
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
He it is who has subjected the sea, that ye may eat fresh fleshtherefrom; and ye bring forth from it ornaments which ye wear,- and thou mayest see the ships cleaving through it,- and that ye may search after His grace,- and haply ye may give thanks
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
It is He who hath subjected the sea unto you, that ye might eat fish thereout, and take from thence ornaments for you to wear: And thou seest the ships plowing the waves thereof, that ye may seek to enrich your selves of his abundance, by commerce; and that ye might give thanks
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
Ai jua nënshtroi detin që të hani prej tij mish të njomë dhe të nxirrni nga ai stolitë që i mbani. Ti sheh anijet se si e çajnë ujin, që ju të mund të kërkoni nga mirësitë e Allahut dhe që të jeni falënderues.
Translated by the team of Rowwad Translation Center, in cooperation with the Rabwah Dawah Association, the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages, and the IslamHouse.com website.
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.5
বাংলা · Bengali
আর তিনিই (তোমাদের জন্যে) সমুদ্রকে নিয়োজিত করেছেন, যাতে তোমরা তা থেকে তাজা (মাছের) গোশত খেতে পারো এবং তা থেকে বের করতে পারো অলংকারাদি(২), যা তোমরা পরিধান করো। আর তুমি তাতে নৌযান দেখবে, যা সমুদ্রের (ঢেউগুলোর) বুক চিরে চলছে এবং যাতে তোমরা (ব্যবসায়িক লাভের মাধ্যমে) তার অনুগ্রহ অন্বেষণ করতে পারো এবং যাতে তোমরা (আল্লাহর নি‘আমতের) কৃতজ্ঞতা আদায় করো।
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.2
Bosanski · Bosnian
On čini da se morem koristite, da iz njega svježe meso jedete i da vadite nakit kojim se kitite – ti vidiš lađe kako ga sijeku da biste nešto iz obilja Njegova stekli i da biste zahvalni bili.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 2.0.4
Hrvatski · Croatian
On čini da se morem koristite, da iz njega svježe meso jedete i da vadite nakit kojim se kitite – ti vidiš lađe kako ga sijeku da biste nešto iz obilja Njegova stekli i da biste zahvalni bili.
Translated by the team of the Rowwad Translation Center, in cooperation with the Rabwah Dawah Association, the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages, and the IslamHouse.com website.
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.1
Fulfulde · Fulani
Ko Kaŋko woni eltanɗo on maayo ngon fii yo on ñaam e maggo teewu keccu, yaltinon e maggo cuɗaari ndi ɓornotoɗon. A yi'ay laaɗe no feƴƴa e maggo, e fii yo on ɗaɓɓu e ɓural makko ngal, belejo'o, on njettat [mo].
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
ქართული · Georgian
და იგია, ვინც დაგიმორჩილათ ზღვა, რათა მისგან ჭამოთ ნედლი ხორცი და მოიპოვოთ სამკაული, რომელსაც ატარებთ; და შენ ხედავ გემებს, რომლებიც კვეთენ მას [ზღვის ზედაპირს], და რათა თქვენ მიიღოთ მისი წყალობისაგან [ყველა სასარგებლო რამ, რაც კი გემის მფლობელს შეუძლია გააკეთოს], რათა თქვენ იყოთ მადლიერნი [უზენაესის) (მისი დიდი წყალობებისათვის თქვენზე]!
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.7
Deutsch · German
Und Er ist es, Der euch das Meer dienstbar gemacht hat, damit ihr frisches Fleisch daraus esst und Schmuck aus ihm hervorholt, den ihr tragt. Und du siehst die Schiffe es durchspalten, damit ihr nach etwas von Seiner Huld trachtet und auf dass ihr dankbar sein möget!
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.15
Ελληνικά · Greek
Είναι Αυτός που υπέταξε τη θάλασσα, για να τρώτε απ' αυτήν μαλακό κρέας (ψαριού) και να βγάλετε απ' αυτήν στολίδια για να τα φορέσετε. Και βλέπεις τα πλοία να την διασχίζουν, (στα οποία πλοία επιβιβάζεστε) για να αναζητήσετε (μέσα βιοπορισμού) από τη γενναιοδωρία Του, και ίσως να είστε ευγνώμονες (με όλες αυτές τις χάρες και να λατρεύετε μόνο Αυτόν).
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
हिन्दी · Hindi
और वही है, जिसने सागर को (तुम्हारे) वश में कर दिया, ताकि तुम उससे ताज़ा मांस[4] खाओ और उससे आभूषण[5] निकालो, जिसे तुम पहनते हो। तथा तुम नौकाओं को देखते हो कि उसमें पानी को चीरती हुई चलती हैं, और ताकि तुम उसका कुछ अनुग्रह[6] तलाश करो और ताकि तुम शुक्रिया अदा करो।
Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.5
Italiano · Italian
E Lui è Colui il quale vi asservì il mare, perché possiate mangiarne della carne tenera ed estrarne dei gioielli da indossare. E vedi le navi che lo navigano per raggiungere la Sua provvidenza, e affinché Gli siate riconoscenti.
Translated by the team of the Rowwad Translation Center, in cooperation with the Rabwah Dawah Association, the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages, and the IslamHouse.com website.
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
Lietuvių · Lithuanian
14. Ir Jis yra Tas, Kuris pavergė (jums) jūrą, kad jūs valgytumėte iš jos šviežios, trapios mėsos ir kad jūs pagamintumėte iš jos puošmenas dėvėti. Ir jūs matote laivus, besiskverbiančius pro ją, kad jūs prašytumėte (tuo) Jo Dosnumo (gabenant produktus iš vienos vietos į kitą) ir kad jūs būtumėte dėkingi.
Translated by the team of the Rowwad Translation Center, in cooperation with the Rabwah Dawah Association, the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages, and the IslamHouse.com website.
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.8
Afaan Oromoo · Oromo
Inni Isa galaana isiniif laaffise akka isa irraa (qurxummii al'oolattanii) foon haarawa nyaattaniifi faaya ishee uffattanis isa irraa baafattaniif jecha. Dooniwwan isa (galaana) keessa baqaqsituu taatee (kan deemtu) argita. Akka tola isaa irraa barbaaddaniifi akka galateeffattaniif jecha (kana godhe).
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.0
Русский · Russian
И Он — Тот, Кто подчинил море, чтобы вы питались из него свежим мясом и извлекали из него украшения, которые вы носите. И ты видишь корабли, рассекающие его, — чтобы вы искали от Его щедрот, — быть может, вы будете благодарны.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.1
Српски · Serbian
И Он је Тај Који је потчинио море, да из њега једете свеже месо и да вадите накит који носите - ти видиш лађе како га секу да бисте нешто из обиља Његовог стекли и да бисте захвални били.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4
Kiswahili · Swahili
Yeye ndiye aliyeitiisha bahari, ili kutokana na humo mpate kula nyama laini, na mtoe humo mapambo mnayoyavaa. Na utaona merikebu zikikata maji humo, ili mtafute fadhila yake, na mpate kushukuru.
Issued by the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.5
Svenska · Swedish
Och det är han som har gett er havet, för att ni ska äta färsk fisk ur det och utvinna smycken att bära. Ni ser skeppen plöja genom det för att ni ska söka hans försörjning, och för att ni ska bli tacksamma.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
Türkçe · Turkish
Yine taze bir et yiyesiniz ve içinden giyeceğiniz ziynet eşyasını çıkarasınız diye denizi emrinize veren O'dur. Gemilerin denizde suları yara yara akıp gittiklerini görürsün. (Bütün bunlar) O'nun fazlından aramanız ve şükretmeniz içindir.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4
اردو · Urdu
اور دریا بھی اسی نے تمہارے بس میں کر دیے ہیں کہ تم اس میں سے (نکلا ہوا) تازه گوشت کھاؤ اور اس میں سے اپنے پہننے کے زیورات نکال سکو اور تم دیکھتے ہو کہ کشتیاں اس میں پانی چیرتی ہوئی (چلتی) ہیں اور اس لیے بھی کہ تم اس کا فضل تلاش کرو اور ہوسکتا ہے کہ تم شکر گزاری بھی کرو.[1]
Translated by Muhammad Ibrahim Junagarhi, developed under the supervision of the Rowwad Translation Center. The original translation is available for the purpose of expressing opinion, evaluation, and continuous development.
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.3
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5 cleared translations, newest first, by year of publication, so the modern English comes before the historical ones. That is an ordering by date, not a judgement. Each is shown complete — this platform never excerpts a translation — and each renders under its translator's name. No translation here is marked as the correct one.
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Simple edition, while the Arabic above is the
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Talal Itani2012 And He regulated for you the night and the day; and the sun, and the moon, and the stars are disposed by His command. Surely in that are signs for people who ponder.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And He hath constrained the night and the day and the sun and the moon to be of service unto you, and the stars are made subservient by His command. Lo! herein indeed are portents for people who have sense
Edward Henry Palmer1880 And He subjected to you the night and the day, and the sun, and the moon, and the stars are subjected to His bidding. Verily, in that are signs to a people who have sense
John Medows Rodwell1861 And He hath subjected to you the night and the day; the sun and the moon and the stars too are subjected to you by his behest; verily, in this are signs for those who understand
George Sale1734 And He hath subjected the night and the day to your service; and the sun, and the moon, and the stars, which are compelled to serve by his command. Verily herein are signs unto people of understanding
Talal Itani2012 And whatsoever He created for you on earth is of diverse colors. Surely in that is a sign for people who are mindful.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And whatsoever He hath created for you in the earth of divers hues, lo! therein is indeed a portent for people who take heed
Edward Henry Palmer1880 And what He has produced for you in the earth varying in hue, verily, in that is a sign for a people who are mindful
John Medows Rodwell1861 And all of varied hues that He hath created for you over the earth: verily, in this are signs for those who remember
George Sale1734 And He hath also given you dominion over whatever He hath created for you in the earth, distinguished by its different colour. Surely herein is a sign unto people who reflect
Talal Itani2012 And he cast mountains on the earth, lest it shifts with you; and rivers, and roads, so that you may be guided.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And He hath cast into the earth firm hills that it quake not with you, and streams and roads that ye may find a way
Edward Henry Palmer1880 And He has cast firm mountains on the earth lest it move with you; and rivers and roads; haply ye may be guided
John Medows Rodwell1861 And He hath thrown firm mountains on the earth, least it move with you; and rivers and paths for your guidance
George Sale1734 And He hath thrown upon the earth mountains firmly rooted, lest it should move with you, and also rivers, and paths, that ye might be directed
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Derived measure: mean pairwise Jaccard distance over the
lowercased word sets of the 5 renderings above —
0.55 on a scale
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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
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.65
Talal Itani · George Sale0.60
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.60
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.58
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.58
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.56
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.54
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.50
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.46
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.45
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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.