The Holy Quran 2:68 — Surah Al-Baqarah

Arabic text

قَالُوا۟ ٱدْعُ لَنَا رَبَّكَ يُبَيِّن لَّنَا مَا هِىَ ۚ قَالَ إِنَّهُۥ يَقُولُ إِنَّهَا بَقَرَةٌ لَّا فَارِضٌ وَلَا بِكْرٌ عَوَانٌۢ بَيْنَ ذَٰلِكَ ۖ فَٱفْعَلُوا۟ مَا تُؤْمَرُونَ

Translation

(After realising that Moosa عليه الصلاة والسلام was serious,) They (the Jews) said, “Call to your Rabb to explain to us what type of bull it should be." He (Moosa عليه الصلاة والسلام) said, "Indeed, Allaah says that it must be a bull that is neither old nor young, but aged between the two. So do as you are commanded."

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The quibbling of the Children of Israel: that is, what is its age and what are its characteristics: is it young or old? That is, slaughter that cow.

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