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He is the chief of the ways of God: He that made him can make His sword to approach unto him. |
He is the first of the ways of God; only He who made him can bring near His sword. |
“He is the first of the ways of God; let his maker bring near His sword. |
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He ranks first among the works of God, yet his Maker can approach him with His sword. |
[The hippopotamus] is the first [in magnitude and power] of the works of God [in animal life]; only He Who made him provides him with his [sword-like tusks, or only God Who made him can bring near His sword to master him]. |
- No cross references or parallel passage have been cited for this verse.