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وَعَدَ

وعد in the Quran

Meaning: promised

وعد occurs 119 times in 104 verses across 48 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
119
Verses
104
Surahs
48

وَعَدَ

Verb · 70 times

Meaning: promised · Also translated as: promises you, you promise us, He promises them, promises them

Forms in the Quran

  • وَعَدَ ×13
  • تُوعَدُونَ ×12
  • يُوعَدُونَ ×10
  • يَعِدُكُمُ ×5
  • وَعَدَنَا ×5
  • تَعِدُنَآ ×4
  • نَعِدُهُمْ ×4
  • يَعِدُهُمْ ×3

وَعْد

Noun · 49 times

Meaning: A Promise · Also translated as: His promise, Promise, the promise

Forms in the Quran

  • وَعْدَ ×25
  • ٱلْوَعْدُ ×9
  • وَعْدَهُۥٓ ×7
  • وَعْدًا ×7
  • وَعْدَكَ ×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 وعد

Verses 81–100 of 104

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    So persevere in patience; For the Promise of God Is true: and whether We show thee (in this life) Some part of what We Promise them,—or We Take thy soul (to Our Mercy) (Before that),—(in any case) It is to Us that They shall (all) return.

    Surah Ghafir, verse 40:77
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    In the case of those Who say, "Our Lord Is God", and, further, Stand straight and steadfast, The angels descend on them. (From time to time): "Fear ye not!" (they suggest), "Nor grieve! But receive The Glad Tidings Of the Garden (of Bliss), The which ye were promised!

    Surah Fussilat, verse 41:30
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Or We shall show thee That (accomplished) which We Have promised them: For verily We shall Prevail over them.

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:42
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    So leave them to babble And play (with vanities) Until they meet that Day, Of theirs, which they Have been promised.

    Surah Az-Zukhruf, verse 43:83
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    "And when it was said That the promise of God Was true, and that the Hour— There was no doubt About its (coming), ye Used to say, "We Know not what is The Hour: we only think It is an idea, and we Have no firm assurance."

    Surah Al-Jathiyah, verse 45:32
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    Such are they from whom We shall accept the best Of their deeds and pass by Their ill deeds: (they shall Be) among the Companions Of the Garden: a promise! Of truth, which was Made to them (In this life).

    Surah Al-Ahqaf, verse 46:16
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    But (there is one) Who says to his parents, "Fie on you! Do ye Hold out the promise To me that I Shall be raised up, Even though generations Have passed before me (Without rising again)?" And they two seek God's aid, (and rebuke The son): "Woe to thee! Have Faith! For the promise Of God is true." But he says, "This is Nothing but tales Of the ancients!"

    Surah Al-Ahqaf, verse 46:17
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    They said: "Hast thou come In order to turn us aside From our gods? Then bring Upon us the (calamity) With which thou dost Threaten us, if thou Art telling the truth!"

    Surah Al-Ahqaf, verse 46:22
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    Therefore patiently persevere, As did (all) apostles Of inflexible purpose; And be in no haste About the (Unbelievers). On the Day That they see the (Punishment) Promised them, (it will be) As if they had not Tarried more than an hour In a single day. (Thine But) to proclaim the Message: But shall any be destroyed Except those who transgress?

    Surah Al-Ahqaf, verse 46:35
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    (Here is) a Parable Of the Garden which The righteous are promised: In it are rivers Of water incorruptible; Rivers of milk Of which the taste Never changes; rivers Of wine, a joy To those who drink; And rivers of honey Pure and clear. In it There are for them All kinds of fruits; And Grace from their Lord. (Can those in such Bliss) Be compared to such as Shall dwell for ever In the Fire, and be given, To drink, boiling water, So that it cuts up Their bowels (to pieces)?

    Surah Muhammad, verse 47:15
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    God has promised you Many gains that ye shall Acquire, and He has given You these beforehand; and He has restrained the hands Of men from you; that it May be a Sign for The Believers, and that He may guide you To a Straight Path;

    Surah Al-Fath, verse 48:20
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    Muhammad is the Apostle Of God; and those who are With him are strong Against Unbelievers, (but) Compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them bow And prostrate themselves (In prayer), seeking Grace From God and (His) Good Pleasure. On their faces are their Marks, (being) the traces Of their prostration. This is their similitude In the Taurāt; And their similitude In the Gospel is: Like a seed which sends Forth its blade, then Makes it strong; it then Becomes thick, and it stands On its own stem, (filling) The sowers with wonder And delight. As a result, It fills the Unbelievers With rage at them. God has promised those Among them who believe And do righteous deeds Forgiveness, And a great Reward.

    Surah Al-Fath, verse 48:29
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    (A voice will say:) "This is what was Promised for you, For every one who turned (To God) in sincere repentance, Who kept (His Law),

    Surah Qaf, verse 50:32
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    Verily that which ye Are promised is true;

    Surah Adh-Dhariyat, verse 51:5
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    And in heaven is Your Sustenance, as (also) That which ye are promised.

    Surah Adh-Dhariyat, verse 51:22
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    Woe, then, to the Unbelievers, On account of that Day Of theirs which they Have been promised!

    Surah Adh-Dhariyat, verse 51:60
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    And what cause have ye Why ye should not spend In the cause of God?— For to God belongs The heritage of the heavens And the earth. Not equal among you Are those who spent (freely) And fought, before the Victory, (With those who did so later). Those are higher in rank Than those who spent (freely) And fought afterwards. But to all has God promised A goodly (reward). And God Is well acquainted With all that ye do.

    Surah Al-Hadid, verse 57:10
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    They ask: When will This promise be (fulfilled)?— If ye are telling The truth.

    Surah Al-Mulk, verse 67:25
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    So leave them To plunge in vain talk And play about, Until they encounter That Day of theirs which They have been promised!—

    Surah Al-Ma'arij, verse 70:42
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    Their eyes lowered In dejection, Ignominy covering them (All over)! Such is the Day The which they Are promised!

    Surah Al-Ma'arij, verse 70:44