Genesis 14:23-24
Context14:23 that I will take nothing 1 belonging to you, not even a thread or the strap of a sandal. That way you can never say, ‘It is I 2 who made Abram rich.’ 14:24 I will take nothing 3 except compensation for what the young men have eaten. 4 As for the share of the men who went with me – Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre – let them take their share.”
[14:23] 1 tn The oath formula is elliptical, reading simply: “…if I take.” It is as if Abram says, “[May the
[14:23] 2 tn The Hebrew text adds the independent pronoun (“I”) to the verb form for emphasis.
[14:24] 3 tn The words “I will take nothing” have been supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.
[14:24] 4 tn Heb “except only what the young men have eaten.”