(to) those who see (it).'
They said: "Beseech on our behalf Thy Lord to make plain to us what (heifer) it is!" He said; "He says: The heifer should be neither too old nor too young, but of middling age. Now do what ye are commanded!"
They said: "Beseech on our behalf Thy Lord to make plain to us Her colour." He said: "He says: A fawn-coloured heifer, pure and rich in tone, the admiration of beholders!"
He said: "He says: A heifer not trained to till the soil or water the fields; sound and without blemish." They said: "Now hast thou brought the truth." Then they offered her in sacrifice, but not with good-will.
他们说:“请你替我们请求你的主为我们说明那头牛的情状。”他说:“我的主说:那头牛确是不老不少,年龄适中的。你们遵命而行吧!”
他们说:“请你替我们请求你的主为我们说明那头牛的毛色。”他说“我的主说:那头牛毛色纯黄,见者喜悦。”
他说:“我的主说:那头牛不是受过训练的,既不耕田地,又不转水车,确是全美无斑的。”他们说:“现在你揭示真相了。”他们就宰了那头牛,但非出自愿。