The Middle Verse in Bible Versus Quran - Chapter (43)

November 20, 2008

The Middle verse in chapter (43) of the Old Testament says that Joseph had his brothers into his house.
The Middle verse in chapter (43) of the New Testament says that when the Jews had crucified Jesus, they parted his garments.
The Middle verse in chapter (43) of the Noble Quran asks: did the LORD appoint any deities other than Him to be worshipped?
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Old Testament:

Chapter 43 in the Old Testament is Genesis (43); it is composed of 36 verses.
The Middle verse is that number 17
It says:

Genesis 43:17 (King James Version)

17) And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men into Josephs house.

This verse says that Joseph had his brothers into his house.
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New Testament

Chapter 43 in the New Testament is Mark 15; it is composed of 47 verses.
The Middle verse is that number 24
It says:

Mark 15: 24 (King James Version)

24) And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take.

This verse says that when the Jews had crucified Jesus, they parted his garments.
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The Noble Quran:

Chapter 43 in the Noble Quran is AZ-ZUKHRUF (ORNAMENTS OF GOLD); it is composed of 89 verses.
The Middle verse is that number 45
It says:

AZ-ZUKHRUF 43:45

45) and ask those of Our Messengers whom we sent before you: did We ever appoint gods to be worshipped beside the beneficent (the merciful); did we appoint any deities other than (Allah) most gracious, to be worshipped?

This verse asks this question: did we appoint any deities other than (Allah) most gracious, to be worshipped?

The verse says: ask those of Our messengers whom Allah has sent before you such as Abraham, Moses and Jesus
Did Allah ever appoint, besides other than Him, gods to be worshipped?
This was on the night when Muhammad was taken up to heaven and he led in prayer 70 prophets, among whom were Abraham, Moses and Jesus.
Allah commanded His Prophet Muhammad, saying:
Ask them (whom We sent before thee) O Muhammad:
Did We ever appoint gods to be worshipped beside the Beneficent?
Did We command that any other deity beside the Beneficent be worshipped?
It is also said that this means:
Ask those unto whom We sent the messengers before you, i.e. the people of Book, did We appoint any other deities beside the Beneficent to be worshipped?
And it is also said that this means:
Ask them, did the messengers bring anything other than the profession of Allahs divine Oneness;
The Prophet did not have to ask because he was certain that Allah did not appoint any other deities to be worshipped beside Him.
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