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:
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.
Abram is refusing to accept any payment or reward so that only God gets the credit for his wealth and blessings.
📚 Historical Context
In Genesis 14, Abram had just led a successful rescue mission to free his nephew Lot, who was captured during a conflict between rival kings in the ancient Near East. After his victory, the king of Sodom offered Abram a portion of the spoils as a reward, which was a common practice in that culture to honor victors. However, Abram refused to accept anything to ensure that his wealth and success were attributed solely to God, not to any human benefactor.
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