The miracles of Moses, described in the Book of Exodus, are mentioned in opposition to the arrogance and kufr (disbelief) of the Pharaoh.

[5] This sura was likely revealed to address the role of the "Children of Israel" among the believers in Mecca, to emphasize and commend the piety of past prophets, and to distinguish the present Qurʾānic message from traditions.

Ants do hold a privileged status among animals in Islam on account of the story of Solomon.

As written in the 1993 edition of the Encyclopaedia of Islam: Since early antiquity, ants have been an object of admiration on account of ... the feverish activity with which they provide for their 27th chapter (surah) of the Qur'an with 93 verses (ayat) sustenance and the perfect organisation of their societies.

Tafsir al-Jalalayn notes that some exceptions exist: ayat 52-55 are from the Medinan period; aya 85 was revealed during the Hijra to Medina.

"[17] As evident in Tafsīr al-Jalālayn, these words are sometimes interpreted as mysteries of God – signs to believe.

[28] In ring structure, the focal point of the piece is found in the center, surrounded front and back by parallel statements.