The Holy Quran with Five Volume Commentary (Vol 1) — Page 151
PT. 1 AL-BAQARAH CH. 2 بِايَتِ اللهِ وَيَقْتُلُونَ النَّبِيِّنَ بِغَيْرِ الْحَقِّ they incurred the wrath of Allah: that was because they ذلِكَ بِمَا عَصَوْا وَكَانُوا يَعْتَدُونَ rejected the Signs of Allah and bwould kill the Prophets unjustly; that was because they rebelled and transgressed. 68 "2:91; 3:113; 5:61. 2:88; 3:22, 113, 184; 5:71. mischievous, God at the same time warns the Israelites to exercise self- restraint and refrain from creating trouble and disorder in the land. 68. Important Words: (its wheat). means: (1) wheat; (2) any corn suitable for making bread; (3) garlic; (4) chick-pea (Aqrab). (a town) means: (1) a town or a city; (2) the frontier between two countries; (3) the thing that intervenes between two things (Aqrab). (would kill) is derived from i. e. he killed. The infinitive means: (1) killing with a sword or with a stone or with poison or by any other means; (2) attempting to kill; (3) making up the mind to kill; (4) boycotting or cutting off all connections; (5) killing one's carnal desires; (6) weakening the strength of a thing, as alcohol is "killed" with the addition of water, or hunger is "killed" with food, etc. ; (7) humbling a person completely; (8) rendering a person like unto one killed either physically or morally or spiritually; (9) acquiring complete and certain knowledge about a thing; and (10) cursing a person or thing (Aqrab, Mufradāt & Lisān) 151 Commentary: In this verse another instance is cited to show how the Israelites made no effort to turn the favours of God to good account. When they were in the desert, God sent them Manna and Salwa. But soon after this they began to exhibit discontent with one kind of food and to clamour for a variety of grain, onions, salad and green-stuff (Num. 11:5-11). It may be noted that both Manna and Salwā taken together were considered one kind of food as they were taken continuously for a long time. It is further learnt from the Bible that the supply of Salwa was discontinued after a while and the Israelites were thus left to live on Manna alone (Num. 11:6). As the demand was not based on a right understanding of the wisdom of God Who wanted the Israelites to breathe the free air of the desert for a time, they met with disgrace and drew upon themselves the wrath of God. God's displeasure with the Israelites was not due to their demand for other food. The real cause lay elsewhere. Having lived for a long time in bondage and a state of dependence, they had become cowardly and indolent. So God