Genesis 15:4
4 But look, ▼ the Lord’s message came to him: “This man ▼▼tn The subject of the verb is the demonstrative pronoun, which can be translated “this one” or “this man.” That the Lord does not mention him by name is significant; often in ancient times the use of the name would bring legitimacy to inheritance and adoption cases.
will not be your heir, but instead ▼▼tn The Hebrew כִּי־אִם (ki ʾim) forms a very strong adversative.
a son ▼▼tn Heb “he who.”
who comes from your own body will be your heir.”
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