These readings represent two options for gender agreement with the broken plural al-malā’ikah. The first reading (masculine form) may be more indicative of the main Angel of Death [see Makki under 3:39].
He has revealed to you ˹O Prophet˺ the Book in truth, confirming what came before it, as He revealed the Torah and the Gospel
Maelezo
These readings represent two options for gender agreement with the broken plural al-malā’ikah. The first reading (masculine form) may be more indicative of the main Angel of Death [see Makki under 3:39].