Discovery BoxGenesis 22:16 
Context22:16 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
Context43:3 But Judah said to him, “The man solemnly warned 3 us, ‘You will not see my face 4 unless your brother is with you.’
1 tn Heb “By myself I swear.”
2 tn Heb “the oracle of the
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.”
