Genesis 26:27-29

New English Translation

Footnotes

1. Genesis 26:27 tn The disjunctive clause is circumstantial, expressing the reason for his question.
2. Genesis 26:28 tn The infinitive absolute before the verb emphasizes the clarity of their perception.
3. Genesis 26:28 tn Heb “And we said, ‘Let there be.’” The direct discourse in the Hebrew text has been rendered as indirect discourse in the translation for stylistic reasons.
4. Genesis 26:28 tn The pronoun “us” here is inclusive—it refers to the Philistine contingent on the one hand and Isaac on the other.
5. Genesis 26:28 tn The pronoun “us” here is exclusive—it refers to just the Philistine contingent (the following “you” refers to Isaac).
6. Genesis 26:28 tn The translation assumes that the cohortative expresses their request. Another option is to understand the cohortative as indicating resolve: “We want to make.’”
7. Genesis 26:29 tn The oath formula is used: “if you do us harm” means “so that you will not do.”
8. Genesis 26:29 tn Heb “touched.”
9. Genesis 26:29 tn Heb “and just as we have done only good with you.”
10. Genesis 26:29 tn Heb “and we sent you away.”
11. Genesis 26:29 tn The Philistine leaders are making an observation, not pronouncing a blessing, so the translation reads “you are blessed” rather than “may you be blessed” (cf. NAB).