The priesthood of the temple (in their vested interests) instigated the masses, "Burn him alive and uphold your gods if you are going to take any action!"
They cried, "Burn him alive and avenge your gods, if you want to take any action."
Dr. Munir Munshey
They cried, "Burn him at the stake! Rush to the aid of your gods! Act, if you will!"
Dr. Kamal Omar
(The aggressive and crude ones, becoming emotional and retributive) said: “Put him on fire, and provide help to your gods if you are those who can do (something).”
They said, “Burn him (Abraham) and support your deities... if you are able to do something (then at least do this much).”
Sayyed Abbas Sadr-Ameli
They said: �If you would do aught, burn him, and help your gods�
Al-muntakhab fi tafsir al-Qur'an al-Karim
"Nevertheless", they said, "burn him and uphold your gods if indeed you intend to maintain our system of faith and worship and sustain it against criticism"