Concise Quran Commentary
The idolaters have taken for themselves things of worship other than Allah, so that they may be a support and source of assistance for them.
Tafsir for this Ayah
Surah 19 : Ayah 81
Surah 19 : Ayah 81
وَٱتَّخَذُوا۟ مِن دُونِ ٱللَّهِ ءَالِهَةً لِّيَكُونُوا۟ لَهُمْ عِزًّا
They have taken gods other than Allah, in order that they may protect them [from punishment].