which was a reason for the revelation,

"and the lesson is in the generality of the wording not in the specificity of the cause".

And the early exegetes convey

in such places

examples of these stories and incidents

seeking to encompass the appropriate reports narrated concerning that verse,

or to clarify what meanings the verbal generality applies to

and it is not necessary to mention these stories and incidents as causes of revelation

(because understanding the meaning of the verse does not depend upon them).

The intent behind their saying "The verse was revealed concerning such and such":

And it has been established with this needy servant

that the companions and the successors - may Allah be pleased with them all -

frequently say: "The verse was revealed concerning such and such"

and their purpose is only to portray the events and meanings to which the verse applies,

and mentioning some stories and occurrences that the noble verse encompasses

due to the generality of its wording,

whether the story occurred prior to the revelation of the verse or subsequent to it,

whether it was Israelite or Pre-Islamic,

or Islamic that conforms to all the conditions of the verse or some of them.

And Allah knows best.

[The second part of the causes of revelation is a matter of independent reasoning:]

And it has become clear from here

that independent reasoning has a role in this second part of the causes of revelation,

and that it accommodates the inclusion of multiple stories.

So everyone who brings this subtle point to mind,

is able to reconcile the differences in the causes of revelation with the slightest look and reflection.