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Quran Maqasid

جَبّار

جبار in the Quran

Meaning: tyrant

جبار occurs 10 times in 10 verses across 9 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
10
Verses
10
Surahs
9

جَبّار

Noun · 10 times

Meaning: tyrant · Also translated as: tyrannical strength, insolent, the one to compel, the Irresistible

Forms in the Quran

  • جَبَّارٍ ×3
  • جَبَّارًا ×3
  • جَبَّارِينَ ×2
  • بِجَبَّارٍ ×1
  • ٱلْجَبَّارُ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

أصل الجبر: إصلاح الشيء بضرب من القهر، يقال: جبرته فانجبر واجتبر، وقد قيل:

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

الجبر في أصل اللغة: إصلاح الشيء بضرب من القهر، ويقال تارة لمجرد الإصلاح. وعليه قول علي رضي الله عنه: «يا جابر كل كسير ومسهل كل عسير». وقالوا للخبز: جابر بن حبة، وأخرى لمجرد القهر؛ وعليه قوله عليه الصلاة والسلام: «لا جبر ولا تفويض». قال: [من الكامل]

عمدة الحفاظ في تفسير أشرف الألفاظ — السمين الحلبي
The full entries on the root ج ب ر

Verses with جبار

Verses 1–10 of 10

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    They said: "O Moses! In this land are a people Of exceeding strength: Never shall we enter it Until they leave it: If (once) they leave, Then shall we enter."

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:22
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    Such were the ’Ād People: They rejected the Signs Of their Lord and Cherisher; Disobeyed His Apostles; And followed the command Of every powerful, obstinate Transgressor.

    Surah Hud, verse 11:59
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    But they sought victory and decision (There and then), and frustration Was the lot of every Powerful obstinate transgressor.

    Surah Ibrahim, verse 14:15
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    And kind to his parents, And he was not overbearing Or rebellious.

    Surah Maryam, verse 19:14
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    "(He) hath made me kind To my mother, and not Overbearing or miserable;

    Surah Maryam, verse 19:32
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    "And when ye exert Your strong hand, Do ye do it like men Of absolute power?

    Surah Ash-Shu'ara, verse 26:130
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    Then, when he decided to lay Hold of the man who was An enemy to both of them, That man said: "O Moses! Is it thy intention to slay me As thou slewest a man Yesterday? Thy intention is None other than to become A powerful violent man In the land, and not to be One who sets things right!

    Surah Al-Qasas, verse 28:19
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    "(Such) as dispute about The Signs of God, Without any authority That hath reached them. Grievous and odious (Is such conduct) In the sight of God And of the Believers. Thus doth God seal up Every heart—of arrogant And obstinate transgressors."

    Surah Ghafir, verse 40:35
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    We know best what they Say; and thou art not One to overawe them By force. So admonish With the Qur-ān such As fear My Warning!

    Surah Qaf, verse 50:45
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    God is He, than Whom There is no other god;— The Sovereign, the Holy One, The Source of Peace (and Perfection), The Guardian of Faith, The Preserver of Safety, The Exalted in Might, The Irresistible, the Supreme: Glory to God! (High is He) Above the partners They attribute to Him.

    Surah Al-Hashr, verse 59:23