عَجُوزًا

7:84; 11:82; 15:61;27:58; 37:136.

Important Words:

غابرین (those who stayed behind) is the plural of غابر which is active participle from غبر (ghabara) which means, he or it lasted or continued; he stayed or tarried; he passed away; it became dust-coloured. غبر (ghabira) means, the wound healed externally while it was in a withering state internally; it became putrefied (Lane & Aqrab). See also 7:84.

Commentary:

In view of the different meanings of the word غبر given under 'Important Words' above, the expression فی الغابرین would mean: (1) she remained behind, (2) she concealed animosity in her heart, and (3) though she was the wife of a Prophet of God, she was internally corrupt.

7:84; 11:82; 15:61; 27:58.