[2781] This is a laudation by God about Prophet Jacob (عليه السلام) for practically demonstrating his knowledge and thereby directing his sons to the course of action (cf. Ibn ʿĀshūr).
[2782] Most people are oblivious of the fact that matters need both sincere trust in God and careful preparation (cf. Ibn ʿĀshūr). Such neglect results from either lack of faith or mistaken beliefs.