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Quran Maqasid

يَهُود

يهود in the Quran

Meaning: the Jews

يهود occurs 9 times in 8 verses across 4 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
9
Verses
8
Surahs
4

يَهُود

Proper noun · 9 times

Meaning: the Jews · Also translated as: a Jew

Forms in the Quran

  • ٱلْيَهُودُ ×8
  • يَهُودِيًّا ×1

Its root in the classical dictionaries

الهود: الرجوع برفق، ومنه: التهويد، وهو

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

الهاء والواو والدال: أصل يدل على إرواد وسكون. يقولون: [التهويد]: المشي الرويد. ويقولون: هود، إذا نام. وهود الشراب نفس الشارب، إذا خثرت له نفسه. والهوادة: الحال ترجى معها

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

Verses with يهود

Verses 1–8 of 8

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    The Jews say: "The Christians Have naught (to stand) upon; And the Christians say: "The Jews have naught (To stand) upon." Yet they (Profess to) study the (same) Book. Like unto their word Is what those say who know not; But God will judge Between them in their quarrel On the Day of Judgment.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:113
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    Never will the Jews Or the Christians be satisfied With thee unless thou follow Their form of religion. Say: "The Guidance of God,—that Is the (only) Guidance." Wert thou to follow their desires After the knowledge Which hath reached thee, Then wouldst thou find Neither Protector nor Helper Against God.

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:120
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Abraham was not a Jew Nor yet a Christian; But he was true in Faith, And bowed his will to God's, (Which is Islam), And he joined not gods with God.

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:67
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    (Both) the Jews and the Christians Say: "We are sons Of God, and His beloved." Say: "Why then doth He Punish you for your sins? Nay, ye are but men, Of the men He hath created: He forgiveth whom He pleaseth, And He punisheth whom He pleaseth: And to God belongeth The dominion of the heavens And the earth, and all That is between: And unto Him Is the final goal (of all)"

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:18
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    O ye who believe! Take not the Jews And the Christians For your friends and protectors: They are but friends and protectors) To each other. And he Amongst you that turns to them (For friendship) is of them. Verily God guideth not A people unjust.

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:51
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    The Jews say: "God's hand Is tied up." Be their hands Tied up and be they accursed For the (blasphemy) they utter. Nay, both His hands Are widely outstretched: He giveth and spendeth (Of His bounty) as He pleaseth. But the revelation that Cometh to thee from God Increaseth in most of them Their obstinate rebellion And blasphemy. Amongst them We have placed enmity And hatred till the Day Of Judgment. Every time They kindle the fire of war, God doth extinguish it; But they (ever) strive To do mischief on earth. And God loveth not Those who do mischief.

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:64
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    Strongest among men in enmity To the Believers wilt thou Find the Jews and Pagans; And nearest among them in love To the Believers wilt thou Find those who say, "We are Christians": Because amongst these are Men devoted to learning And men who have renounced The world, and they Are not arrogant.

    Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 5:82
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    The Jews call ’Uzair a son Of God, and the Christians Call Christ the Son of God. That is a saying from their mouth; (In this) they but imitate What the Unbelievers of old Used to say. God's curse Be on them: how they are deluded Away from the Truth!

    Surah At-Tawbah, verse 9:30