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

Genesis 22:16

16 and said, “‘I solemnly swear by my own name,’ ^{▼▼ Heb “By myself I swear.”} decrees the Lord, ^{▼▼ Heb “the oracle of the Lord.” The phrase refers to a formal oracle or decree from the Lord.} ‘that because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son,