So when he made clear to him that by that he is disobedient to the Benefactor, he frightened him of his removal of His blessing. So he said: "O my father, I fear" for my love for you and my jealousy over you "that a punishment may touch you" [meaning any punishment that may come] "from the Most Merciful," meaning that which is the ally of everyone who is loyal to Him for your disobedience to Him. "So you would be" meaning that it would result in you being "a supporter of the devil alone" [and he is your known enemy] "and you would have no support at all, along with what is described of foolishness by following the despicable enemy and avoiding the exalted ally.