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عِبْرَة

عبرة in the Quran

Meaning: surely a lesson

عبرة occurs 6 times in 6 verses across 6 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
6
Verses
6
Surahs
6

عِبْرَة

Noun · 6 times

Meaning: surely a lesson · Also translated as: a lesson, surely, a lesson, surely is a lesson

Forms in the Quran

  • لَعِبْرَةً ×5
  • عِبْرَةٌ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

أصل العبر: تجاوز من حال إلى حال، فأما العبور فيختص بتجاوز الماء، إما بسباحة، أو في سفينة، أو على بعير، أو قنطرة، ومنه: عبر النهر: لجانبه حيث يعبر إليه أو منه، واشتق منه:

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

العين والباء والراء أصل صحيح واحد يدل على النفوذ والمضي في الشيء. يقال: عبرت النهر عبورا. وعبر النهر: شطه. ويقال: ناقة عبر أسفار: لا يزال يسافر عليها. قال الطرماح:

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس
The full entries on the root ع ب ر

Verses with عبرة

Verses 1–6 of 6

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    "There has already been For you a Sign In the two armies That met (in combat): One was fighting in the Cause Of God, the other Resisting God; these saw With their own eyes Twice their number. But God doth support With His aid whom He pleaseth. In this is a warning For such as have eyes to see."

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:13
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    There is, in their stories, Instruction for men endued With understanding. It is not A tale invented, but a confirmation Of what went before it,— A detailed exposition Of all things, and a Guide And a Mercy to any such As believe.

    Surah Yusuf, verse 12:111
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    And verily in cattle (too) Will ye find an instructive Sign. From what is within their bodies, Between excretions and blood, We produce, for your drink, Milk, pure and agreeable To those who drink it.

    Surah An-Nahl, verse 16:66
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    And in cattle (too) ye Have an instructive example: From within their bodies We produce (milk) for you To drink; there are, in them, (Besides), numerous (other) Benefits for you; And of their (meat) ye eat;

    Surah Al-Mu'minun, verse 23:21
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    It is God Who alternates The Night and the Day: Verily in these things Is an instructive example For those who have vision!

    Surah An-Nur, verse 24:44
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    Verily in this is An instructive warning For whosoever feareth (God).

    Surah An-Nazi'at, verse 79:26