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Quran Maqasid

جَواب

جواب in the Quran

Meaning: answer

جواب occurs 5 times in 5 verses across 4 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
5
Verses
5
Surahs
4

جَواب

Noun · 5 times

Meaning: answer · Also translated as: like reservoirs

Forms in the Quran

  • جَوَابَ ×4
  • كَٱلْجَوَابِ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الجوب: قطع الجوبة، وهي كالغائط من الأرض، ثم يستعمل في قطع كل أرض، قال تعالى: وثمود الذين جابوا الصخر بالواد

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

الجيم والواو والباء أصل واحد، وهو خرق الشيء. يقال جبت الأرض جوبا، فأنا جائب وجواب. قال الجعدي:

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس
The full entries on the root ج و ب

Verses with جواب

Verses 1–5 of 5

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    And his people gave No answer but this: They said, "Drive them out Of your city: these are Indeed men who want To be clean and pure!"

    Surah Al-A'raf, verse 7:82
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    But his people gave No other answer but this: They said, "Drive out The followers of Lūt from Your city: these are Indeed men who want To be clean and pure!"

    Surah An-Naml, verse 27:56
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    So naught was the answer Of (Abraham's) people except That they said: "Slay him Or burn him." But God Did save him from the Fire Verily in this are Signs For people who believe.

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:24
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    "Do ye indeed approach men, And cut off the highway? And practise wickedness (Even) in your councils?" But his people gave no answer But this: they said: "Bring us the Wrath of God If thou tellest the truth."

    Surah Al-'Ankabut, verse 29:29
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    They worked for him As he desired, (making) Arches, Images, Basons As large as Reservoirs, And (cooking) Cauldrons fixed (In their places): "Work ye, Sons of David, with thanks! But few of My servants Are grateful!"

    Surah Saba, verse 34:13