and thereafter became a germ-cell - whereupon He created and formed [it] in accordance with what [it] was meant to be,

Then did he become a leech-like clot; then did (God) make and fashion (him) in due proportion.

Then he became a clot; then (Allah) shaped and fashioned

Then he was a clot; so He created (him), then made (him) perfect.

Then he was a clinging clot, and [ Allah ] created [his form] and proportioned [him]