8.68

surah 8 - verse 68

translator's name verse
Arberry Had it not been for a prior prescription from God, there had afflicted you, for what you took, a mighty chastisement.
Maududi Had there not been a previous decree from Allah, a stern punishment would have afflicted you for what you have taken.
Pickthall Had it not been for an ordinance of Allah which had gone before, an awful doom had come upon you on account of what ye took.
Sahih If not for a decree from Allah that preceded, you would have been touched for what you took by a great punishment.
Yusuf Ali Had it not been for a previous ordainment from Allah, a severe penalty would have reached you for the (ransom) that ye took.