But they turned away. So We sent against them a devastating flood, and replaced their orchards with two others producing bitter fruit, fruitless bushes,1 and a few ˹sparse˺ thorny trees.2
In these readings, the noun (in two forms) has an appositive, naming the fruit from a certain tree.
أُكُلِ
ukuli khamṭin
“bearing fruit of the khamṭ (tree)”
In these readings, the noun is annexed to the name of the tree itself.
Explanation
These readings convey the same meaning with slightly different grammar [Makki]. The khamṭ tree is also called the arak tree, or it is a subspecies with particularly bitter fruit.
He has revealed to you ˹O Prophet˺ the Book in truth, confirming what came before it, as He revealed the Torah and the Gospel
Explanation
These readings convey the same meaning with slightly different grammar [Makki]. The khamṭ tree is also called the arak tree, or it is a subspecies with particularly bitter fruit.