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Quran Maqasid

يُخَوِّفُ

يخوف in the Quran

Meaning: frightens

يخوف 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

يُخَوِّفُ

Verb · 4 times

Meaning: frightens · Also translated as: And We threaten them, threatens, And they threaten you

Forms in the Quran

  • يُخَوِّفُ ×2
  • وَنُخَوِّفُهُمْ ×1
  • وَيُخَوِّفُونَكَ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الخوف: توقع مكروه عن أمارة مظنونة، أو معلومة، كما أن الرجاء والطمع توقع محبوب عن أمارة مظنونة، أو معلومة، ويضاد الخوف الأمن، ويستعمل ذلك في الأمور الدنيوية والأخروية.

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

الخاء والواو والفاء أصل واحد يدل على الذعر والفزع. يقال خفت الشيء خوفا وخيفة. والياء مبدلة من واو لمكان الكسرة. ويقال خاوفني فلان فخفته، أي كنت أشد خوفا منه. فأما قولهم تخوفت الشيء، أي تنقصته، فهو الصحيح الفصيح، إلا أنه من الإبدال، والأصل النون من التنقص، وقد ذكر في موضعه.

معجم مقاييس اللغة — ابن فارس
The full entries on the root خ و ف

Verses with يخوف

Verses 1–4 of 4

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    It is only the Evil One That suggests to you The fear of his votaries: Be ye not afraid Of them, but fear Me, If ye have Faith.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:175
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    Behold! We told thee That thy Lord doth encompass Mankind round about: We granted the Vision Which We showed thee, But as a trial for men,— As also the Cursed Tree (Mentioned) in the Qur-ān: We put terror (and warning) Into them, but it only Increases their inordinate transgression!

    Surah Al-Isra, verse 17:60
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    They shall have Layers Of Fire above them, And Layers (of Fire) Below them: with this Doth God warn off His Servants: "O My Servants! Then fear ye Me!"

    Surah Az-Zumar, verse 39:16
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Is not God enough For His servant? But They try to frighten thee With other (gods) besides Him! For such as God leaves To stray, there can be No guide.

    Surah Az-Zumar, verse 39:36