Quote:
{14:15} And they requested victory from God, and disappointed, [therefore], was every obstinate tyrant.
It is not in the text that the request for victory was made to God. The Arabic could be referring to the people of Pharaoh seeking victory from their gods. I don't think we should insert one particular interpretation here and simply stick to the text. I suggest,
{14:15} And they sought victory, and every obstinate tyrant has failed.Quote:
{14:16} Before him is Hell, and he will be given a drink of purulent water.
I suggest,
{14:16} Behind him is Hell, and he is given a drink of purulent water.Quote:
{14:17} He will gulp it but will hardly [be able to] swallow it. And death will come to him from everywhere, but he is not to die. And before him is a massive punishment.
I suggest,
{14:17} He gulps it but hardly swallows it. And death will come to him from everywhere, but he is not to die. And behind him is a massive torment.