Just like the example of those who passed before them recently, they tasted punishment of their deeds, and they have painful punishment.
This verse refers to the hypocrites who were exposed during the Battle of Uhud, as explained in verses 3:166-167, as well as the Jewish tribe Banu Qaynuqa, who were forced to leave Medina without gaining any benefit from their conspiracies and secret dealings against the Messenger and the believers. Moreover, a painful punishment has been prepared for them in the Hereafter.
Today, the Fujjar who recite the Arabic Quran read verse 5:32, which states: “Whoever kills a person—except as a punishment for murder or for spreading mischief in the land—it is as if he has killed all of mankind. But whoever saves a life, it is as if he has saved all of mankind.” However, it is well known that they are more involved in terrorist activities and murders worldwide than any other group. This will continue to escalate until the second coming of Jesus.
When Jesus returns, he will kill the Antichrist—the 30th pseudo-prophet—and all other people from the Messenger’s community will accept Islam. Then, those original disbelievers mentioned in verses 4:150-151, who had accepted the Antichrist as a prophet and even as their Lord, will be killed by others from the Messenger’s community who will embrace Islam. Thus, the commands of verses 4:90-91, 5:33, 9:5, 9:123, and 33:60-61 will be implemented. See explanations of 2:62, 3:101-103, 7:175-176, and 48:24-25.