The Children of Israel
IN THE NAME OF GOD, THE MOST GRACIOUS, THE DISPENSER OF GRACE[17:51]
or any [other] substance which, to your minds, appears yet farther removed [from life]!"
And [if] thereupon they ask, "Who is it that will bring us back [to life]?" – say thou: "He who has brought you into being in the first instance."
And [if] thereupon they shake their heads at thee [in disbelief] and ask, "When shall this be?" – say thou: "It may well be soon,

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* v.51 : Lit., “or any created matter which, in your hearts, appears yet more difficult” – i.e., even less susceptible of having or receiving life.