2:12 So now, promise me this with an oath sworn in the Lord’s name. 1 Because I have shown allegiance to you, show allegiance to my family. 2 Give me a solemn pledge 3 2:13 that you will spare the lives of my father, mother, brothers, sisters, and all who belong to them, and rescue us 4 from death.”
1 tnHeb “Now, swear to me by the Lord.”
2 tnHeb “with the house of my father.”
3 tnHeb “true sign,” that is, “an inviolable token or pledge.”