tn The Hebrew verb used here means “to argue; to dispute”; it can focus on the beginning of the dispute (as here), the dispute itself, or the resolution of a dispute (Isa 1:18). Apparently the complaint was lodged before the actual oath was taken.
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tnHeb “concerning the matter of the well of water.”
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tn The Hebrew verb used here means “to steal; to rob; to take violently.” The statement reflects Abraham’s perspective.