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.
And He it is who produces a creation and then makes it to goback again; for it is very easy to Him; and His are the loftiest similitudes in the heavens and the earth; and He is the mighty, wise
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Compare translations (4)Talal Itani· published 2012
It is He who initiates creation, and then repeats it, something easy for Him. His is the highestattribute, in the heavens and the earth. He is the Almighty, the Wise.
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
He it is Who produceth creation, then reproduceth it, and it is easier for Him. His is the Sublime Similitude in the heavens and the earth. He is the Mighty, the Wise
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
John Medows Rodwell1808–1900 · published 1861
And He it is who bringeth a creature forth, then causeth it to return again; and to him is this most easy. To whatever is loftiest in heaven and earth is He to be likened; and He is the Mighty, the Wise
Sources
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
It is He who originally produceth a creature, and afterwardsrestoreth the same to life: And this is most easy with Him. He justlychallengeth the most exaltedcomparison, in heaven and earth; and He is the mighty, the wise
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
Është Ai që e nis krijimin e më pas e përsërit atë, ndërkohë që kjo është edhe më e lehtë për të.[2] Atij i takon shembulli më i lartë në qiej e në Tokë dhe Ai është i Gjithëfuqishmi, i Urti.
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বাংলা · Bengali
আর তিনিই সৃষ্টিকে প্রথমবার শুরু করেন, তারপর তিনি তা পুনরায় ফিরিয়ে আনেন; আর এটি তাঁর জন্য আরও সহজ। আর আকাশমণ্ডলী ও পৃথিবীতে সর্বোচ্চ উপমা (গুণাবলি) তাঁরই জন্য। আর তিনি পরাক্রমশালী, প্রজ্ঞাময়।
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.2
Bosanski · Bosnian
On je Taj Koji započinje stvaranje; stvara iz ničega i On će to ponovo učiniti, to je Njemu lahko; Njemu pripada primjer najuzvišeniji i na nebesima i na Zemlji; On je Silni i Mudri.
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Hrvatski · Croatian
On je Taj Koji započinje stvaranje; stvara iz ničega i On će to ponovo učiniti, to je Njemu lako; Njemu pripada primjer najuzvišeniji i na nebesima i na Zemlji; On je Silni i Mudri.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.1
Fulfulde · Fulani
Ko Kaŋko woni puɗɗuɗo tagoore, refti O ruttita nde; ko ɗuum ɓuri newanaande mo. Homo woodani sifa ɓurɗo toowude ka kammuuji e ka leydi. Ko Kaŋko woni on poolɗo, Ñeeñɗo on.
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ქართული · Georgian
ის არის, ვინც იწყებს შექმნას, შემდეგ კი მას კვლავ აღადგენს. და ეს მისთვის [ალლაჰისთვის] კიდევ უფრო ადვილია. მას ეკუთვნის უმაღლესი აღწერა [სრულყოფილება] ცასა და მიწაზე. ის ყოვლისშემძლე, ყოვლადბრძენია.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.7
Deutsch · German
Und Er ist es, Der die Schöpfung am Anfang macht und sie hierauf wiederholt; und das ist für Ihn noch leichter. Und Er hat die höchste Eigenschaft in den Himmeln und auf der Erde, und Er ist der Allmächtige und der Allweise.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.15
Ελληνικά · Greek
Είναι Αυτός που δημιουργεί τη δημιουργία από την αρχή (είτε από ύλη, είτε από ανυπαρξία, και χωρίς κανένα προηγούμενο πρότυπο), και έπειτα την επαναφέρει (στη ζωή μετά τον θάνατό της), και αυτό είναι (ακόμα) ευκολότερο γι' Αυτόν. Σ' Αυτόν ανήκει η Ύψιστη Περιγραφή στους ουρανούς και στη γη. Πράγματι, Αυτός είναι ο Αλ-‘Αζείζ (Παντοδύναμος, Ανίκητος), ο Αλ-Χακείμ (Πάνσοφος).
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
हिन्दी · Hindi
तथा वही है, जो उत्पत्ति का आरंभ करता है। फिर वही उसे पुनः पैदा करेगा। और यह उसके लिए अधिक सरल है। तथा आकाशों और धरती में सर्वोच्च गुण उसी का है। और वही प्रभुत्वशाली, हिकमत वाला है।
Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.5
Italiano · Italian
E Lui è Colui che inizia la creazione, poi la ripete, e ciò è facile per lui. E a Lui appartiene il Sommo Esempio nei cieli e in terra, e Lui è il Potente, il Saggio.
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Lietuvių · Lithuanian
27. Ir Jis yra Tas, Kuris duoda pradžią kūrinijai, tada Jis pakartos tai (po to kai ji išnyks). Ir tai lengviau Jam. Jam priklauso aukščiausi aprašymai (t. y. niekas neturi teisės būti garbinamas, tik Jis, ir nėra nieko panašaus į Jį) danguose ir žemėje. Ir Jis yra Visa Galingas, Visa Išmintingas.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.8
Afaan Oromoo · Oromo
Inni (Rabbiin) Isa uumiinsa jalqabu; sana booda kan isa deebisuudha. Inni isa irratti akkaan laafaadha. Dachiifi samiilee keessa sifaata ol aanaatu Isaaf jira. Inni injifataa ogeessa.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.0
Русский · Russian
И Он — Тот, Кто создаёт творение впервые, а затем воссоздаёт его, и это для Него ещё легче. И Ему принадлежит наивысший пример совершенства в небесах и на земле, и Он — Могущественный, Мудрый.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.1
Српски · Serbian
Он је Тај Који из ничег ствара и Он ће то поново учинити, то је Њему лако. Он је узвишен и на небесима и на Земљи. Он је силан и мудар.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4
Kiswahili · Swahili
Na Yeye ndiye anayeanzisha uumbaji, kisha ataurudisha mara nyingine. Na jambo hili ni jepesi zaidi kwake. Naye ndiye mwenye mfano bora zaidi katika mbingu na ardhi. Na Yeye ndiye Mwenye nguvu, Mwenye hekima.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.5
Svenska · Swedish
Han är den som inleder skapelsen och han ska sedan upprepa den – vilket är ännu enklare för honom. Endast han, i himlarna såväl som på jorden, ska beskrivas med de allra ädlaste egenskaperna. Ja, han är den Allsmäktige, den Vise.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
Türkçe · Turkish
Yaratmayı ilk başlatan, sonra onu yeniden gerçekleştirecek olan O'dur. Bu, O’na göre (ilk yaratmadan) daha kolaydır. Göklerde ve yerde en yüce ve eşsiz sıfatlar O’nundur. O; Azîzdir, Hakîmdir.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4
اردو · Urdu
وہی ہے جو اول بار مخلوق کو پیدا کرتا ہے پھر سے دوباره پیدا کرے گا اور یہ تو اس پر بہت ہی آسان ہے۔ اسی کی بہترین اور اعلیٰ صفت ہے[1] ، آسمانوں میں اور زمین میں بھی اور وہی غلبے واﻻ حکمت واﻻ ہے.
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.
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Easy-read (simplified)wamin aayaatihi an taqooma s-samaa'u wal-'ardu bi'amrihi thumma idhaa da'aakum da'watan mina l-'ardi idhaa antum takhrujoon
DIN 31635wamin ʾāyātihi ʾan taqūma s-samāʾu wal-ʾarḍu biʾamrihi ṯumma ʾiḏā daʿākum daʿwatan mina l-ʾarḍi ʾiḏā ʾantum taḫruǧūna
Talal Itani2012 And of His signs is that the heaven and the earth stand at His disposal. And then, when He calls you out of the earth, you will emerge at once.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And of His signs is this: The heavens and the earth stand fast by His command, and afterward, when He calleth you, lo! from the earth ye will emerge
Edward Henry Palmer1880 And of His signs is this, that the heavens and the earth stand by His order; then when He calls you from the earth, lo! ye shall come forth
John Medows Rodwell1861 And of his signs also one is that the Heaven and the Earth stand firm at his bidding: hereafter, when with one summons He shall summon you out of the earth, - lo! forth shall ye come
George Sale1734 And of his signs this also is one, namely, that the heaven and the earth stand firm at his command: Hereafter, when He shall call you out of the earth at one summons, behold, ye shall come forth
Easy-read (simplified)daraba lakum mathalan min anfusikum hal lakum min maa malakat aymaanukum min shurakaa'a fee maa razaqnaakum fa'antum feehi sawaa'un takhaafoonahum kakheefatikum anfusakum kadhaalika nufassilu l-'aayaati liqawmin ya'qiloon
DIN 31635ḍaraba lakum maṯalan min ʾanfusikum hal lakum min mā malakat ʾaymānukum min šurakāʾa fī mā razaqnākum faʾantum fīhi sawāʾun taḫāfūnahum kaḫīfatikum ʾanfusakum kaḏālika nufaṣṣilu l-ʾāyāti liqawmin yaʿqilūna
Talal Itani2012 He illustrates an example for you, from your own selves: do you make your servants full partners in the wealth We have given you? Do you revere them as you revere one another? We thus explain the revelations for a people who understand.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 He coineth for you a similitude of yourselves. Have ye, from among those whom your right hands possess, partners in the wealth We have bestowed upon you, equal with you in respect thereof, so that ye fear them as ye fear each other (that ye ascribe unto Us partners out of that which We created)? Thus We display the revelations for people who have sense
Edward Henry Palmer1880 He has struck out for you a parable from yourselves; have ye of what your right hand possess partners in what we have bestowed upon you, so that ye share alike therein? do ye fear them as ye fear each other?- Thus do we detail the signs unto a people who have sense
John Medows Rodwell1861 He setteth forth to you an instance drawn from yourselves. Have ye among the slaves whom your right hands have won, any partner in what we have bestowed on you, so that ye share alike? Fear ye them as ye fear each other? (Thus make we our signs clear to men of understanding)
George Sale1734 He propoundeth unto you a comparison taken from yourselves. Have ye, among the slaves whom your right hands possess, any partner in the substance which We have bestowed on you, so that ye become equal sharers therein with them, or that ye fear them as ye fear one another? Thus do We distinctly explain our signs, unto people who understand
Easy-read (simplified)bali taba'a lladheena zalamoo ahwaa'ahum bighayri 'ilmin faman yahdee man adalla llaahu wamaa lahum min naasireen
DIN 31635bali tabaʿa llaḏīna ẓalamū ʾahwāʾahum biġayri ʿilmin faman yahdī man ʾaḍalla llāhu wamā lahum min nāṣirīna
The translators word this verse differently
Talal Itani2012 Yet the wrongdoers follow their desires without knowledge. But who can guide whom God leaves astray? They will have no helpers.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Nay, but those who do wrong follow their own lusts without knowledge. Who is able to guide him whom Allah hath sent astray? For such there are no helpers
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Nay, when those who are unjust follow their lusts without knowledge,- and who shall guide him whom God has led astray? and they shall have none to help
John Medows Rodwell1861 No, ye do not. But the wicked, devoid of knowledge, follow their own desires: and those whom God shall mislead, who shall guide, and who shall be their protector
George Sale1734 But those who act unjustly by attributing companions unto God, follow their own lusts, without knowledge: And who shall direct him whom God shall cause to err? They shall have none to help them
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Derived measure: mean pairwise Jaccard distance over the
lowercased word sets of the 5 renderings above —
0.61 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
Talal Itani · George Sale0.72
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.68
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.68
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.68
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.67
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.56
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.54
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.53
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.52
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.46
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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.