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When Moses said to his people, 'O my people! why do ye hurt me, when ye know that I am the apostle of God to you?' and when they swerved, God made their hearts to swerve; for God guides not the people who workabomination
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Compare translations (4)Talal Itani· published 2012
When Moses said to his people, "O my people, why do you hurt me, although you know that I am God's Messenger to you?" And when they swerved, God swerved their hearts. God does not guide the sinful people.
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
And (remember) when Moses said unto his people: O my people! Why persecute ye me, when ye well know that I am Allah's messenger unto you? So when they went astray Allah sent their hearts astray. And Allah guideth not the evil-livingfolk
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 bear in mind when Moses said to his people, "Why grieve ye me, O my people, when ye know that I am God's apostle unto you?" And when they went astray, God led their hearts astray; for God guideth not a perverse people
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Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Remember when Moses said unto his people, O my people, why do ye injure me; since ye know that I am the apostle of God sent unto you? And when they had deviated from the truth, God made their hearts to deviate from the rightway; for God directeth not wicked people
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
Kujto kur Musai i tha popullit të vet: "O populli im, përse më lëndoni duke e ditur se unë jam i dërguari i Allahut për ju?!" Por, kur ata u shmangën, Allahu ua shmangu zemrat (nga e vërteta). Allahu nuk e udhëzon popullin e pabindur.
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বাংলা · Bengali
হে রাসূল! স্মরণ করো সে সময়ের কথা যখন মূসা তার সম্প্রদায়কে বলেছিল: ‘হে আমার সম্প্রদায়! তোমরা কেন (১) আমাকে কষ্ট দিচ্ছ? অথচ তোমরা নিশ্চয় জান যে, আমি অবশ্যই তোমাদের নিকট আল্লাহর রাসূল।’ অতঃপর তারা যখন (সত্য ছেড়ে) বাঁকা পথ অবলম্বন করল, তখন আল্লাহ তাদের হৃদয়গুলোকে বাঁকা করে দিলেন। আর আল্লাহ পাপাচারী সম্প্রদায়কে হিদায়াত করেন না।
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.2
Bosanski · Bosnian
Kada Musa reče narodu svome: "O narode moj, zašto me uznemiravate, a dobro znate da sam vam ja Allahov poslanik!", i kad oni skrenuše ustranu, Allah njihova srca skrenu, a Allah neće uputiti narod koji je ogrezao u grijehu.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 2.0.4
Hrvatski · Croatian
Kada Mojsije reče narodu svome: "O narode moj, zašto me uznemiravate, a dobro znate da sam vam ja Allahov poslanik!" i kad oni skrenuše ustranu, Allah njihova srca skrenu, a Allah neće uputiti narod koji je buntovan.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.1
Fulfulde · Fulani
Tumo nde o maakani yimɓe makko, yimɓe am holko taki hoɗon lora mi te hoɗon nganndi komi nelaaɗo Alla fa'ade e mon, ndeɓe ooñi Alla ooñi ɓerɗe maɓɓe Alla feewnata yimɓe faasiqeeɓe.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
ქართული · Georgian
და აჰა, უთხრა მუსამ თავის ხალხს: «ჰეი, ჩემო ხალხო! რატომ მტანჯავთ, როცა იცით, რომ მე თქვენთან ალლაჰის შუამავალი ვარ?» და როცა ისინი გზას ასცდნენ, ალლაჰმაც მათი გულები გზას ააცდინა. და ალლაჰი არ დაადგენს ჭეშმარიტ გზაზე ურჩ ხალხს.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.7
Deutsch · German
Und (gedenke,) als Musa zu seinem Volk sagte: „O mein Volk, warum fügt ihr mir Leid zu, wo ihr doch gewiss wisst, dass ich der Gesandte Allahs an euch bin?“ Als sie dann abschweiften, ließ Allah ihre Herzen abschweifen. Und Allah leitet das Volk der Frevler nicht recht.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.15
Ελληνικά · Greek
Και (ανάφερε, ω, Μωχάμμαντ), όταν ο Μωυσής είπε στον λαό του: «Ω, λαέ μου! Γιατί με βλάπτετε (με λόγια και πράξεις) ενώ γνωρίζετε ότι είμαι ο Αγγελιαφόρος του Αλλάχ για σας;» Έτσι, όταν απέκλιναν (από την Αλήθεια), ο Αλλάχ απέκλινε τις καρδιές τους (από το να δέχονται την Καθοδήγηση). Και ο Αλλάχ δεν καθοδηγεί τον ανυπάκουο λαό.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
हिन्दी · Hindi
तथा याद करो जब मूसा ने अपनी जाति से कहा : ऐ मेरी जाति के लोगो! तुम मुझे क्यों कष्ट देते हो, जबकि निश्चय तुम जानते हो कि मैं तुम्हारी ओर अल्लाह का रसूल हूँ? फिर जब वे टेढ़े हो गए, तो अल्लाह ने उनके दिलों को टेढ़ा कर दिया और अल्लाह अवज्ञाकारी लोगों को सीधा मार्ग नहीं दिखाता।
Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.5
Italiano · Italian
E quando Mūsā disse al suo popolo: «O popolo mio! Perché mi fate del male, se sapete che in verità sono il Messaggero di Allāh a voi inviato?» E quando loro deviarono, Allāh deviò i loro cuori. E Allāh non guida il popolo trasgressore.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
Lietuvių · Lithuanian
5. Ir (paminėk, Muchammedai ﷺ), kai Mūsa (Mozė) sakė savo žmonėms: „Mano žmonės! Kodėl jūs kenkiate man, kai tikrai žinote, kad esu Allaho Pasiuntinys jums?“ Ir kai jie nuklydo, Allahas privertė jų širdis nuklysti. Ir Allahas neveda teisingai įžūliai nepaklusniųjų.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.8
Afaan Oromoo · Oromo
Yeroo Muusaan ummata isaatiin jedhe "yaa ummata (kiyya) maaliif na rakkiftan! Odoo akka ani Ergamaa Rabbii kan gara keessanitti (ergame ta'uu) sirriitti beektanuu?" [jedhe yaadadhaa]. Yeroma isaan jallatanu Rabbiin onneewwan isaanii jallise. Rabbiin ummata finciltoota hin qajeelchu.
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Русский · Russian
Вот Муса сказал своему народу: «О народ мой! Почему вы причиняете мне обиду, хотя знаете, что я — посланник Аллаха к вам?» Когда же они уклонились, Аллах отклонил их сердца. Аллах не наставляет на верный путь нечестивый народ.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.1
Српски · Serbian
Када Мојсије рече своме народу: „О народе мој, зашто ме узнемиравате, а добро знате да сам вам ја Аллахов посланик!” И кад они скренуше у страну, Аллах скрену њихова срца, а Аллах неће да упути народ који је огрезао у греху.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4
Kiswahili · Swahili
Na Musa alipowaambia watu wake: 'Enyi watu wangu! Kwa nini mnaniudhi, nanyi mnajua kuwa hakika mimi ni Mtume wa Mwenyezi Mungu niliyetumwa kwenu?' Walipokengeuka, Mwenyezi Mungu akazipotoa nyoyo zao. Na Mwenyezi Mungu hawaongoi watu wavukao mipaka.
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Svenska · Swedish
Minns när Mose sa till sitt folk: ”Mitt folk, varför skadar ni mig, när ni vet att jag är Guds sändebud, sänd till er?” När de avvek [från sanningen], lät Gud deras hjärtan avvika [ännu mer]; Gud vägleder inte trotsiga människor.
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Türkçe · Turkish
Hani Mûsâ, kendi kavmine demişti ki: “Ey kavmim! Gerçekten benim sizin için Allah'tan gönderilmiş bir elçi olduğumu bildiğiniz halde, niçin bana eziyet ediyorsunuz?” demişti. Onlar (hak yoldan) sapınca, Allah da onların kalplerini saptırdı. Allah, fasık kavme hidayet etmez.
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اردو · Urdu
اور (یاد کرو) جبکہ موسیٰ نے اپنی قوم سے کہا اے میری قوم کے لوگو! تم مجھے کیوں ستا رہے ہو حاﻻنکہ تمہیں (بخوبی) معلوم ہے کہ میں تمہاری جانب اللہ کا رسول ہوں[1] پس جب وه لوگ ٹیڑھے ہی رہے تو اللہ نے ان کے دلوں کو (اور) ٹیڑھا کر دیا[2]، اور اللہ تعالیٰ نافرمان قوم کو ہدایت نہیں دیتا.
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Talal Itani2012 And when Jesus son of Mary said, "O Children of Israel, I am God's Messenger to you, confirming what preceded me of the Torah, and announcing good news of a messenger who will come after me, whose name is Ahmad." But when he showed them the miracles, they said, "This is obvious sorcery."
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And when Jesus son of Mary said: O Children of Israel! Lo! I am the messenger of Allah unto you, confirming that which was (revealed) before me in the Torah, and bringing good tidings of a messenger who cometh after me, whose name is the Praised One. Yet when he hath come unto them with clear proofs, they say: This is mere magic
Edward Henry Palmer1880 And when Jesus the son of Mary said, 'O children of Israel! verily, I am the apostle of God to you, verifying the law that was before me and giving you glad tidings of an apostle who shall come after me, whose name shall be Ahmed!' - but when he did come to them with manifest signs, they said, 'This is manifest sorcery
John Medows Rodwell1861 And remember when Jesus the son of Mary said, "O children of Israel! of a truth I am God's apostle to you to confirm the law which was given before me, and to announce an apostle that shall come after me whose name shall be Ahmad!" But when he (Ahmad) presented himself with clear proofs of his mission, they said, "This is manifest sorcery
George Sale1734 And when Jesus the Son of Mary said, O children of Israel, verily I am the apostle of God sent unto you, confirming the law which was delivered before me, and bringing good tidings of an apostle who shall come after me, and whose name shall be Ahmed. And when he produced unto them evident miracles, they said, this is manifest sorcery
Talal Itani2012 And who is a greater wrongdoer than he who attributes falsehoods to God, when he is being invited to Islam? God does not guide the wrongdoing people.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And who doeth greater wrong than he who inventeth a lie against Allah when he is summoned unto Al-Islam? And Allah guideth not wrongdoing folk
Edward Henry Palmer1880 And who is more unjust than he who forges against God a lie when called unto Islam? but God guides not the unjust people
John Medows Rodwell1861 But who more impious than he who when called to Islam deviseth a falsehood concerning God? God guideth not the wicked
George Sale1734 But who is more unjust than he who forgeth a lie against God, when he is invited unto Islam? And God directeth not the unjust people
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Derived measure: mean pairwise Jaccard distance over the
lowercased word sets of the 5 renderings above —
0.52 on a scale
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0.644
Share of measured verses above it
33%
Verses above it
2,079
Verses measured
6,236
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.62
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.56
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.54
Talal Itani · George Sale0.54
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.53
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.53
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.51
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.50
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.47
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.44
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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.