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Quran Maqasid

أَوْعَى

أوعى in the Quran

Meaning: and hoarded

أوعى occurs 2 times in 2 verses across 2 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
2
Verses
2
Surahs
2

أَوْعَى

Verb · 2 times

Meaning: and hoarded · Also translated as: they keep within themselves

Forms in the Quran

  • فَأَوْعَىٰٓ ×1
  • يُوعُونَ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الوعي: حفظ الحديث ونحوه. يقال: وعيته في نفسه. قال تعالى: لنجعلها لكم تذكرة وتعيها أذن واعية

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

الواو والعين والياء: كلمة تدل على ضم شيء. ووعيت العلم أعيه وعيا. وأوعيت المتاع في الوعاء أوعيه. قال:

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس
The full entries on the root و ع ي

Verses with أوعى

Verses 1–2 of 2

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    And collect (wealth) And hide it (from use)!

    Surah Al-Ma'arij, verse 70:18
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    But God has full Knowledge Of what they secrete (In their breasts).

    Surah Al-Inshiqaq, verse 84:23