Transliteration:( Wa maa ja'alnaahum jasadal laa ya'kuloonat ta'aama wa maa kaanoo khaalideen )
14. This verse is a reply to that idle and worthless talk of the infidels in which they were saying that if the Holy Prophet is the true Prophet of Allah Almighty, then why does he eat and drink. and if he is not a human being like us then why would he be experiencing death?
 It should be remembered that just as the words of the QUR'AAN are visible, its mystical meanings are concealed. Mere words are visible to the infidels as well, but the mystical meanings are concealed from them, Only the believers have knowledge about them. In the same manner. the human nature of the Prophet is visible, but his peculiarities are concealed. The infidels had only seen the human form of the Prophet (Peace of Allah be upon him). while the noble Companions had seen the inner side of him. The one who merely sees the human form of is not the Holy Prophet  regarded as a Companion, otherwise Abu Jahl, too, would be regarded as a Companion.
15. This means death is necessary for every creation. Death does not negate prophethood, whether it has come already or whether it is still to come. Hazrat Isa (On whom be peace), too, would be experiencing death. Thus, this does not prove that he has already experienced death.
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The tafsir of Surah Anbiya verse 8 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Anbiya ayat 7 which provides the complete commentary from verse 7 through 9.
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
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