KJV ORIGINAL
That I will not take from a thread even to a shoelatchet, and that I will not take any thing that is thine, lest thou shouldest say, I have made Abram rich:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I won't take anything from you, not even a thread or a shoelace strap, and I won't take anything that belongs to you, so you can't say that you made Abram wealthy.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Abram is refusing to accept any payment or reward so that only God gets the credit for his wealth and blessings.
📚 Historical Context
After Abram defeated the kings who had captured his nephew Lot, the king of Sodom offered him all the goods as payment. Abram was being careful to maintain his integrity and ensure that his prosperity came from God alone, not from potentially corrupt sources. In ancient times, accepting such payment would create obligations and potentially compromise one's independence.
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