Tafsir Al-Jalalayn: Al-A'raaf, Ayah 194
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(Lo! those on whom ye call) worship (beside Allah) of idols (are slaves like unto you) are created like you. (Call on them) i.e. the idols (now, and let them answer you) let them hear your call and answer, (if ye are truthful!) that they can benefit you.
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Al-Jalalayn Commentary
Truly those on whom you call whom you worship besides God are servants owned like you; call them then and let them answer you your call if you are truthful in claiming that they are gods God then illustrates their utter incapacity and the superiority which their worshippers possess over them saying