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يُنقَصُ

ينقص in the Quran

Meaning: they have failed you

ينقص occurs 7 times in 7 verses across 7 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
7
Verses
7
Surahs
7

يُنقَصُ

Verb · 7 times

Meaning: they have failed you · Also translated as: decrease, reducing it, We reduce it, is lessened

Forms in the Quran

  • نَنقُصُهَا ×2
  • يَنقُصُوكُمْ ×1
  • تَنقُصُوا۟ ×1
  • يُنقَصُ ×1
  • تَنقُصُ ×1
  • ٱنقُصْ ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

النقص: الخسران في الحظ، والنقصان المصدر، ونقصته فهو منقوص. قال تعالى:

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿وقد علمنا ما تنقص الأرض منهم﴾ [ق: 4] النقص: ضد الزيادة.

عمدة الحفاظ في تفسير أشرف الألفاظ — السمين الحلبي
The full entries on the root ن ق ص

Verses with ينقص

Verses 1–7 of 7

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    (But the treaties are) not dissolved With those Pagans with whom Ye have entered into alliance And who have not subsequently Failed you in aught, Nor aided any one against you. So fulfil your engagements With them to the end Of their term: for God Loveth the righteous.

    Surah At-Tawbah, verse 9:4
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    To the Madyan people (We sent) Shu’aib, one Of their own brethren: he said: "O my people! worship God: Ye have no other god But Him. And give not Short measure or weight: I see you in prosperity, But I fear for you The Penalty of a Day That will compass (you) all round.

    Surah Hud, verse 11:84
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    See they not that We Gradually reduce the land (In their control) from its Outlying borders ? (Where) God Commands, there is none To put back His command: And He is Swift In calling to account.

    Surah Ar-Ra'd, verse 13:41
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Nay, We gave the good things Of this life to these men And their fathers until The period grew long for them; See they not that We Gradually reduce the land (In their control) from Its outlying borders? Is it Then they who will win?

    Surah Al-Anbya, verse 21:44
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    And God did create You from dust; Then from a sperm-drop; Then He made you In pairs. And no female Conceives, or lays down (Her load), but with His Knowledge. Nor is a man Long-lived granted length Of days, nor is a part Cut off from his life, But is in a Decree (Ordained). All this Is easy to God.

    Surah Fatir, verse 35:11
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    We already know How much of them The earth takes away: With Us is a Record Guarding (the full account).

    Surah Qaf, verse 50:4
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    Half of it,— Or a little less,

    Surah Al-Muzzammil, verse 73:3