本章开头和结尾都是对先知的称呼，阐明他的使命并界定其职责的范围。这并非强加于他的苦难之使命，也不是他必须忍受的磨难。这是一项劝导与告诫的使命，既要报以喜讯，也要警告人们远离不义。对世人最终的裁决，由真主掌管，祂是独一的，没有任何同伴，祂主宰整个宇宙，包括其中一切显现之物和隐藏之物。

This sūrah begins and ends with an address to the Prophet explaining his task and outlining the limits of his duties. It is not a mission of distress that has been imposed on him, nor is it an affliction which he has to endure. It is a mission of advocacy and admonition, giving good news and warning against wrongdoing. The ultimate judgement over people is exercised by God, the One, who has no partners, and who controls the whole universe, with all that appears of it and what remains hidden.

上主是完全知晓一切人心秘密的主，万物都向祂叩拜。无论顺从的人还是犯罪的人，一切都归于祂。因此，先知不应为那些选择不信之路的人而烦恼，也不应因他们否认真理而忧伤。

God is the One who is fully aware of all hearts’ secrets, and to whom all people prostrate. It is to Him that all people, obedient and sinners, refer. Hence, the Prophet should not be bothered by whoever chooses the path of unbelief. He should not be distressed over their denial of the truth.

本章从开篇到结尾，叙述了穆萨从接受最初启示之时起，直至以色列人把牛犊当作崇拜对象的历史。其中一切都有详尽的叙述，尤其是真主与祂的仆人穆萨之间的对话、穆萨与法老之间的辩论，以及穆萨与埃及术士之间的较量。在这段故事中，我们看到真主如何悉心照料穆萨，按照祂的意愿培育他。祂对穆萨和他的兄长说：“不要害怕，我必与你们同在，我听得见，也看得见。”（第46节）

Between the opening and the close, the sūrah relates the history of Moses from the point when he received his first revelations to the adoption by the Israelites of the calf as an object of worship. All is related here in full detail, especially the discourse between God and His servant Moses, the argument between Moses and Pharaoh, and the contest between Moses and the Egyptian sorcerers. Within the story, we see how God takes good care of Moses, whom He brought up the way He wanted. It was to Moses and his brother that He said: “Have no fear; for I shall be with you: I hear all and I see all.” (Verse 46)

亚当的故事以简短、紧凑的叙述呈现，突出了他犯错之后，真主赐予他的恩典。故事也讲述了真主给予他的指引，以及真主允许他的后代在反复受到警告之后，自主选择是遵循神圣的指引，还是陷入迷误。

Adam’s story is given in a short, quick account, highlighting the grace God bestowed on him after he committed his offence. It speaks of the guidance God gave him as also how He allowed his offspring to make their own free choice, whether to follow divine guidance or fall into error, after they were repeatedly warned.

这个故事的前后都围绕着后世的景象，使人感觉它是对人类生命之初、在天上所发生之事的补充。因此，顺服真主的仆人将回到天堂，而违抗祂的人注定要入火狱，这印证了亚当降临人间时所被告知的话。因此，此章由两部分组成：第一部分以对先知的开篇教诲开始："我降示这部《古兰经》给你，不是要你困苦，而只是作为对敬畏者的劝诫。"（第2-3节）随后是穆萨的故事，它被用来作为范例，说明真主如何眷顾那些被祂选中向世人传达启示的人。他们不会因其使命而遭受困苦，因为他们蒙受着真主的眷顾。

This story is surrounded by scenes of the hereafter, which makes it sound as though it is a complement to what happened on high, right at the very beginning of human life. Thus God’s obedient servants will return to heaven, while those who disobey Him are destined for the fire, in confirmation of what was said to Adam at the time he descended to earth. Thus the sūrah is made of two parts: the first includes the opening address to the Prophet: “We did not bestow this Qur’ān on you from on high to cause you distress, but only as an admonition to the God-fearing.” (Verses 2-3) This is followed by the story of Moses, which is given as an example of the care God takes of those whom He chooses to convey His message to people. They will not suffer distress on account of their task, as they receive His care.

这一章的后半部分描述了审判日的一些场景，并讲述了阿丹的故事。这两者都与本章开头以及穆萨的故事相契合。因此，本章末尾与开头相呼应，营造出一种统一而独特的氛围。

The second part of the sūrah provides some scenes of the Day of Judgement as well as Adam’s story. Both fit in well with the opening of the sūrah and the story of Moses. The end of the sūrah is thus similar to its beginning, providing a consistent and distinctive atmosphere.

然而,这一章具有一种特殊的、崇高庄严的氛围,触动我们的心灵。它使人产生安定感,并顺服全能的真主。这种氛围,来自于至仁的真主在神圣的山谷中向祂的仆人穆萨显现的场景,以及在寂静深沉的夜晚,穆萨独自一人、唯有主的临在相伴时的那段长篇对话。整个宇宙都回应着这段长篇对话。而当万物聚集、真主显现于复活日的场景,更加强了这种氛围:“那日,众声寂静,在至仁主面前,你只听到窃窃私语的微音。”(第108节)“那日,众面都要在永生、自存的主面前谦卑。”(第111节)

The sūrah, however, is distinguished by a special, sublime and majestic air which touches our hearts. It generates a sense of reassurance and submission to God Almighty. This air is generated by the scene when God, the Most Merciful, makes His presence felt by His servant Moses in the sacred valley, and the long discourse in the deep silence of the night, when Moses is totally alone, except for his Lord’s presence. The whole universe responds to this long discourse. This is further amplified by the scene of God’s presence on the Day of Resurrection when all creatures are gathered: “All sounds will be hushed before the Most Merciful, and you will hear nothing but a faint sough in the air.” (Verse 108) “All faces will be humbled before the Ever-Living, the Self- Subsisting Lord.” (Verse 111)

整个苏拉的韵律从头到尾采用同一节拍，带来一种愉悦、舒缓的感觉，仿佛向整个宇宙敞开。除少数几节经文外，全篇经文的结尾都采用长音“a”，这进一步强化了这种效果。

The rhythm of the whole sūrah employs the same beat, from start to finish, providing a pleasant, relaxing feeling that opens up to the universe. It is further enhanced by the choice of a long ‘a sound for verse endings, throughout the entire sūrah, excepting a small number of verses.