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Genesis 15:8

8 But ^{▼▼ Here the vav carries adversative force and is translated “but.”} Abram ^{▼▼ Heb “he”; the referent (Abram) has been specified in the translation for clarity.} said, “O sovereign Lord, ^{▼▼ See note on the phrase “sovereign Lord” in 15:2.} by what ^{▼▼ Or “how.”} can I know that I am to possess it?”