Gen.22.16

And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son:

Gen.22.16

"I swear-GOD's sure word!-because you have gone through with this, and have not refused to give me your son, your dear, dear son,

Gen.22.16

and said, "I swear by myself, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son,

Gen.22.16

and said: "By Myself I have sworn, says the LORD, because you have done this thing, and have not withheld your son, your only son--