The Holy Quran 5:22 — Surah Al-Ma'idah

Arabic text

قَالُوا۟ يَـٰمُوسَىٰٓ إِنَّ فِيهَا قَوْمًا جَبَّارِينَ وَإِنَّا لَن نَّدْخُلَهَا حَتَّىٰ يَخْرُجُوا۟ مِنْهَا فَإِن يَخْرُجُوا۟ مِنْهَا فَإِنَّا دَٰخِلُونَ

Translation

(Too cowardly to advance) They (the Jews) said, "O Moosa! Honestly, an extremely powerful nation live there. We shall certainly never enter it (the city) until they leave. If they leave the land, only then shall we enter."

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

That is, of very powerful build, sturdy and awe-inspiring. That is, we do not have the courage to face [them]. Yes, without stirring hand or foot, we will eat what is ready-cooked. You drive them out by the force of a miracle.

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