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Quran Maqasid

جُفاء

جفاء in the Quran

Meaning: scum

جفاء occurs once in 1 verse across 1 surah of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

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Verses
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جُفاء

Noun · 1 time

Meaning: scum

Forms in the Quran

  • جُفَآءً ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

قال تعالى: فأما الزبد فيذهب جفاء

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿فيذهب جفاء﴾ [الرعد: 17].

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

Verses with جفاء

Verses 1–1 of 1

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    He sends down water From the skies, and the channels Flow, each according to its measure: But the torrent bears away The foam that mounts up To the surface. Even so, From that (ore) which they heat In the fire, to make ornaments Or utensils therewith, There is a scum likewise. Thus doth God (by parables) Show forth Truth and Vanity. For the scum disappears Like froth cast out; While that which is for the good Of mankind remains On the earth. Thus doth God Set forth parables.

    Surah Ar-Ra'd, verse 13:17