2 verses have
“were”
in Edition Clear Qur'an by Talal Itani / Al-Jumu'a (Friday)
62:2It is He who sent among the unlettered a messenger from themselves; reciting His revelations to them, and purifying them, and teaching them the Scripture and wisdom; although they were in obvious error before that.
62:5The example of those who were entrusted with the Torah, but then failed to uphold it, is like the donkey carrying works of literature. Miserable is the example of the people who denounce God’s revelations. God does not guide the wrongdoing people.
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The Holy Quran · Al-Baqara (The Cow) · 2:274