Surah Ghafir Ayah 83

فَلَمَّا جَآءَتْهُمْ رُسُلُهُم بِٱلْبَيِّنَـٰتِ فَرِحُوا۟ بِمَا عِندَهُم مِّنَ ٱلْعِلْمِ وَحَاقَ بِهِم مَّا كَانُوا۟ بِهِۦ يَسْتَهْزِءُونَ

In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 40:83 says: “And when their messengers came to them with clear proofs, they [merely] rejoiced in what they had of knowledge, but they were enveloped by what they used to ridicule.”

Translation source: Saheeh International

Which surah is Quran 40:83 in?

Quran 40:83 is in Surah Ghafir, chapter 40 of the Quran.

Read with context

This ayah belongs to Surah Ghafir (The Forgiver), chapter 40 of the Quran. Reading it as part of the full surah helps you see the flow before and after this verse instead of treating it as an isolated quote.

Open this verse in the surah reader to consult the tafsir panel, which names the selected source: Ibn Kathir (Abridged), Al-Sa'di, or Tafsir Muyassar. Read our source and editorial policy.

Continue reading

Use the full surah reader for nearby ayahs, or browse the popular verse hubs to discover other frequently searched Quran references.