Then they confirmed this meaning by their saying - denying what they indicated by their right hand -: "And it was not;" meaning: a fixed existence; "for us upon you;" and they intensified the denial by their saying: "of authority;" meaning: we compelled you by that authority; you only followed us by your own choice; and this is the meaning of "rather you were;" meaning: by nature; and disposition; "a people;" meaning: of strength; and sufficiency for what you attempt of matters; "transgressing;" meaning: exceeding your limits; extreme in disbelief; excessive in sins and oppression; and for this, you have a creation in which you do not need a great movement;