Genesis 22:16

22:16 and said, “‘I solemnly swear by my own name,’ ¹  decrees the Lord, ²  ‘that because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son,

Genesis 43:3

43:3 But Judah said to him, “The man solemnly warned ³  us, ‘You will not see my face ⁴  unless your brother is with you.’

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¹ tn Heb “By myself I swear.”

² tn Heb “the oracle of the Lord.” The phrase refers to a formal oracle or decree from the Lord.

³ tn The infinitive absolute with the finite verb stresses the point. The primary meaning of the verb is “to witness; to testify.” It alludes to Joseph’s oath, which was tantamount to a threat or warning.

⁴ tn The idiom “see my face” means “have an audience with me.”