Surah Al-Baqarah — Ayah 88 (2:88)

English translation (Saheeh International)

And they said, "Our hearts are wrapped."¹ But, [in fact], Allāh has cursed them for their disbelief, so little is it that they believe.

1. - Covered or sealed against reception of Allāh's word.

Brief commentary

The Israelites argued that their stubbornness was because their hearts were wrapped in a cover, so that none of what was said to them could reach them, or make sense to them. On the contrary, Allah deprived them of His mercy due to their disbelief, so that they will not have faith.