The meaning of 57:3

[Paradox Uncreated]

I do wonder if I have the correct meaning of 57:3. I have studied religion for nearly 10 years now, and was wondering about it`s meaning.

I do have reached some level of certanity. Probably beyond normal interpretations. To me it`s all about Islam, and what the Quran really says.

I would translate it like this:

57:3 He is the first, the last, the aware and the hidden, and he has knowledge of everything.

[abuamrrami]

-Salam

Word for word:

هُوَ  :He
الْأَوَّلُ : First
وَ : and
الْآخِرُ: Last
 و: and
َالظَّاهِرُ : evident
 و: and
َالْبَاطِنُ: immanent
 و: and
َهُوَ: he
 بِكُلِّ: in every
 شَيْءٍ:  thing
 عَلِيمٌ : Knowledgeable


I think Yusuf Ali's translation  is correct:
He is the First and the Last, the Evident and the Immanent: and He has full knowledge of all things. 

I do wonder if I have the correct meaning of 57:3. I have studied religion for nearly 10 years now, and was wondering about it`s meaning.

I do have reached some level of certanity. Probably beyond normal interpretations. To me it`s all about Islam, and what the Quran really says.

I would translate it like this:

57:3 He is the first, the last, the aware and the hidden, and he has knowledge of everything.

[Paradox Uncreated]

Sufis have influenced the translation of this verse for a long time, and translations often reflect pantheism. Therefore I have sought to clarify it. I believe it deals with immanence, but not pantheism.

Peace.