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Genesis 14:23-24
New English Translation
Genesis 14:23-24
New English Translation
23 that I will take nothing[a] belonging to you, not even a thread or the strap of a sandal. That way you can never say, ‘It is I[b] who made Abram rich.’ 24 I will take nothing[c] except compensation for what the young men have eaten.[d] As for the share of the men who went with me—Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre—let them take their share.”
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- Genesis 14:23 tn The oath formula is elliptical, reading simply: “…if I take.” It is as if Abram says, “[May the Lord deal with me] if I take,” meaning, “I will surely not take.” The positive oath would add the negative adverb and be the reverse: “[God will deal with me] if I do not take,” meaning, “I certainly will.”
- Genesis 14:23 tn The Hebrew text adds the independent pronoun (“I”) to the verb form for emphasis.
- Genesis 14:24 tn The words “I will take nothing” have been supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.
- Genesis 14:24 tn Heb “except only what the young men have eaten.”
Genesis 14:23-24
New International Version
Genesis 14:23-24
New International Version
23 that I will accept nothing belonging to you,(A) not even a thread or the strap of a sandal, so that you will never be able to say, ‘I made Abram rich.’ 24 I will accept nothing but what my men have eaten and the share that belongs to the men who went with me—to Aner, Eshkol and Mamre.(B) Let them have their share.”
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