033.015 Y: And yet they had already covenanted with Allah not to turn their backs, and a covenant with Allah must (surely) be answered for.
P: And verily they had already sworn unto Allah that they would not turn their backs (to the foe). An oath to Allah must be answered for.
S: And certainly they had made a covenant with Allah before, (that) they would not turn (their) backs; and Allah's covenant shall be inquired of.
033.016 Y: Say: "Running away will not profit you if ye are running away from death or slaughter; and even if (ye do escape), no more than a brief (respite) will ye be allowed to enjoy!"
P: Say: Flight will not avail you if ye flee from death or killing, and then ye dwell in comfort but a little while.
S: Say: Flight shall not do you any good if you fly from death or slaughter, and in that case you will not be allowed to enjoy yourselves but a little.
033.017 Y: Say: "Who is it that can screen you from Allah if it be His wish to give you punishment or to give you Mercy?" Nor will they find for themselves, besides Allah, any protector or helper.
P: Say: Who is he who can preserve you from Allah if He intendeth harm for you, or intendeth mercy for you. They will not find that they have any friend or helper other than Allah.
S: Say: Who is it that can withhold you from Allah if He intends to do you evil, rather He intends to show you mercy? And they will not find for themselves besides Allah any guardian or a helper.
033.018 Y: Verily Allah knows those among you who keep back (men) and those who say to their brethren, "Come along to us", but come not to the fight except for just a little while.