These readings represent linguistic options for this word and are identical in meaning. Abū Jaʿfar's reading is a plural word (from lābid), while the majority reading is either plural or singular [Fakhir].
He has revealed to you ˹O Prophet˺ the Book in truth, confirming what came before it, as He revealed the Torah and the Gospel
Explication
These readings represent linguistic options for this word and are identical in meaning. Abū Jaʿfar's reading is a plural word (from lābid), while the majority reading is either plural or singular [Fakhir].