In Hafs, the word is read in the nominative case ('alīmun) as an adjective modifying 'punishment' ('adhāb). In the variant, it is read in the genitive case ('alīmin) modifying 'wrath/torment' (rijz).

The prefix letter changes from ya (he) with two dots below, to nun (we) with one dot above, altering the subject from third-person singular to first-person plural of majesty.

The verb is changed from the active 'yajziya' (He may repay) to the passive 'yujzā' (may be repaid), shifting the sentence structure while preserving the identical Uthmani rasm.

The verb changes from the passive voice in Hafs (turja'ūn - you will be returned) to the active voice in the variant (tarji'ūn - you return), which is reflected in the change of vowel markings.

The word changes from the accusative case (sawā'an), acting as a circumstantial qualifier, to the nominative case (sawā'un), forming an independent nominal clause.

There is no actual semantic shift; the difference is purely phonetic (Silat Mim al-Jam' in Warsh recitation) adding a vowel sound to the plural pronoun. Note: The provided Variant English incorrectly translates the previous verse (45:23) rather than 45:24.

There is no actual Qira'at variant in the Arabic text; the difference is purely a translation choice where the conjunction 'wa' (And) is explicitly translated in the variant English but omitted in the Hafs English.

The word is read with a Dammah (nominative) in Hafs, starting a new clause, whereas the variant reads it with a Fathah (accusative), coupling it grammatically with the preceding accusative noun 'promise' (wa'da).

Hafs reads the verb in the passive voice 'yukhrajūna' (brought forth), while the variant reads it in the active voice 'yakhrujūna' (come out) by changing the vowel on the first letter from damma to fatha, and the third letter from fatha to damma.