How many verses are there in the Holy Qur’an? The short answer is…
As it is known, ayah is the term used for the sentences in the Qur’an. The Holy Qur’an has reached us without any changes since the time of the Prophet Muhammad. Yet, when the Holy Qur’an was punctuated, some small differences were made in division and numeration of verses. For example, a phrase which is accepted as a separate verse by some scholars is considered as two verses by some other scholars. Thus, minor differences emerged in the numbering of the verses.
Although there is a common belief among the public that the number of verses in the Qur’an is 6666, the correct number is 6236.
Source: Presidency Of Religious Affairs The Turkey, High Board of Religious Affairs FATWAS