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Quran Maqasid

واعَدْ

واعد in the Quran

Meaning: We appointed

واعد occurs 4 times in 4 verses across 3 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
4
Verses
4
Surahs
3

واعَدْ

Verb · 4 times

Meaning: We appointed · Also translated as: promise them, and We made a covenant with you

Forms in the Quran

  • وَٰعَدْنَا ×1
  • تُوَاعِدُوهُنَّ ×1
  • وَوَٰعَدْنَا ×1
  • وَوَٰعَدْنَٰكُمْ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الوعد يكون في الخير والشر. يقال وعدته بنفع وضر وعدا وموعدا وميعادا، والوعيد في الشر خاصة. يقال منه: أوعدته، ويقال: واعدته وتواعدنا. قال الله عز وجل: إن الله وعدكم وعد الحق

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

الواو والعين والدال: كلمة صحيحة تدل على ترجية بقول. يقال: وعدته أعده وعدا. ويكون ذلك بخير وشر. فأما الوعيد فلا يكون إلا بشر. يقولون: أوعدته بكذا. قال:

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس
The full entries on the root و ع د

Verses with واعد

Verses 1–4 of 4

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    And remember We appointed Forty nights for Moses, And in his absence ye took The calf (for worship), And ye did grievous wrong.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:51
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    There is no blame On you if ye make An offer of betrothal Or hold it in your hearts. God knows that ye Cherish them in your hearts: But do not make a secret contract With them except in terms Honourable, nor resolve on the tie Of marriage till the term Prescribed is fulfilled. And know that God Knoweth what is in your hearts, And take heed of Him; And know that God is Oft-forgiving, Most Forbearing.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:235
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    We appointed for Moses Thirty nights, and completed (The period) with ten (more): Thus was completed the term (Of communion) with his Lord, Forty nights. And Moses Had charged his brother Aaron (Before he went up): "Act for me amongst my people: Do right, and follow not The way of those Who do mischief."

    Surah Al-A'raf, verse 7:142
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    O ye Children of Israel! We delivered you from Your enemy, and We Made a Covenant with you On the right side of Mount (Sinai), and We sent Down to you Manna And quails:

    Surah Taha, verse 20:80