[3704] That is, a stated term that could be both their death and resurrection or any other (cf. al-Wāḥidī, al-Wajīz, Ibn ʿAṭiyyah). This is to highlight God Almighty’s Omnipotence and inexhaustible Wisdom (cf. Ibn ʿĀshūr). None needs to doubt this.
[3705] Even though they have been given all the evidence needed to guide their hearts and minds, they chose to hold on to their staunch position, pitting themselves wholeheartedly against the Message (cf. al-Ṭabarī, Ibn Kathīr, al-Saʿdī).