[64] Their deed was deceptive, only outwardly resembling observance of Allah’s commands. As such, Allah turned them into apes, only outwardly resembling humans, but were actually far apart from real humans.
[67] This is for their constantly disparaging their pledge with Allah.
[68] This is an allusion to the Jewish Diaspora and their dispersion out of their lands. See 17:4-8.
[69] i.e., unlawful gains and pleasures.
[70] It demonstrates how self-justifying they were in sticking to their devious ways.
[71] i.e., a similar temptation.