the unbelieving assembly of his nation said this is but a human like you who desires to gain superiority over you. had allah willed he could have sent down angels. we never heard of this among our ancient forefathers.
فقال الملأ الذين كفروا من قومه ما هذا إلا بشر مثلكم يريد أن يتفضل عليكم ولو شاء الله لأنزل ملائكة ما سمعنا بهذا في آبائنا الأولين