KJV ORIGINAL
And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the LORD, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Abram said to the king of Sodom, 'I have raised my hand and made a promise to the LORD, the Most High God, who owns heaven and earth,'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Abram is declaring that he has made a sacred oath to God, acknowledging Him as the supreme ruler over everything that exists.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Abram rescued his nephew Lot from captivity and defeated the kings who had taken him. The king of Sodom offered Abram all the goods recovered in battle, but Abram was about to refuse, explaining he had already sworn an oath to God. In ancient times, raising one's hand was a formal gesture when making a solemn vow or oath.
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