Gen 21:23 | NET2full | STEP | Now swear to me right here in God’s name that you will not deceive me, my children , or my descendants . Show me, and the land where you are staying , the same loyalty that I have shown you.”

‏ Genesis 21:23

23 Now swear to me right here in God’s name ^{▼▼tn Heb “And now swear to me by God here.”} that you will not deceive me, my children, or my descendants. ^{▼▼tn Heb “my offspring and my descendants.”} Show me, and the land ^{▼▼tn The word “land” refers by metonymy to the people in the land.} where you are staying, ^{▼▼tn The Hebrew verb means “to stay, to live, to sojourn” as a temporary resident without ownership rights.} the same loyalty ^{▼▼tn Or “kindness.”} that I have shown you.” ^{▼▼tn Heb “According to the loyalty which I have done with you, do with me and with the land in which you are staying.”}