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Consider this: the noteworthy points in the verse we were discussing: "Their parable is that of people who kindle... (Mathaluhum ka-mathal alladhi istawqada...)" (to the end of the verse, 2:17), are as follows:

Firstly: its positioning in regard to what precedes it.

Secondly: the positioning of [and relationships between] its phrases.

Thirdly: the positioning of [and relationships between] the constituents of its phrases.

Bearing in mind the above [discussion on eloquence], know that having given a clear description of the dissemblers' circumstances and their crimes, the Qur'an cites the following comparison (tamthil) for three reasons:

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