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Quran Maqasid

جالُوت

جالوت in the Quran

Meaning: against Jalut

جالوت occurs 3 times in 3 verses across 1 surah of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
3
Verses
3
Surahs
1
Root
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جالُوت

Proper noun · 3 times

Meaning: against Jalut · Also translated as: to Jalut, Jalut

Forms in the Quran

  • بِجَالُوتَ ×1
  • لِجَالُوتَ ×1
  • جَالُوتَ ×1

Verses with جالوت

Verses 1–3 of 3

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    When Talūt set forth With the armies, he said: "God will test you At the stream: if any Drinks of its water, He goes not with my army: Only those who taste not Of it go with me: A mere sip out of the hand Is excused." But they all Drank of it, except a few. When they crossed the river,— He and the faithful ones with him, They said: "This day We cannot cope With Goliath and his forces." But those who were convinced That they must meet God, Said: "How oft, by God's will, Hath a small force Vanquished a big one? God is with those Who steadfastly persevere."

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:249
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    When they advanced To meet Goliath and his forces, They prayed: "Our Lord Pour out constancy on us And make our steps firm: Help us against those That reject faith."

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:250
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    By God's will, They routed them; And David slew Goliath; And God gave him Power and wisdom And taught him Whatever (else) He willed, And did not God Check one set of people By means of another, The earth would indeed Be full of mischief: But God is full of bounty To all the worlds.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:251