Surah Ghafir, Ayah 22
Quran 40:22 · The Forgiver · Makki · Para 24 · Page 469
ذٰلِكَ بِاَنَّهُمْ كَانَتْ تَّاْتِیْهِمْ رُسُلُهُمْ بِالْبَیِّنٰتِ فَكَفَرُوْا فَاَخَذَهُمُ اللّٰهُ ؕ اِنَّهٗ قَوِیٌّ شَدِیْدُ الْعِقَابِ ۟
Transliteration
Thalika bi-annahum kanatta/teehim rusuluhum bilbayyinati fakafaroo faakhathahumuAllahu innahu qawiyyun shadeedu alAAiqab
Saheeh International
That was because their messengers were coming to them with clear proofs, but they disbelieved, so Allāh seized them. Indeed, He is Powerful and severe in punishment.
Al-Mukhtasar fi Tafsir
That punishment which befell them only befell them because their messengers used to come to them with clear proof and evident miracles, but they disbelieved in Allah and denied His messengers. Allah seized them, despite their strength, and destroyed them. He is Powerful, severe in punishing those who disbelieve in Him and deny His messengers.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged)
Explains 40:21–40:22 together — read it on 40:21