Genesis 14:22 meaning and explanation

But Abram replied to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand to the LORD God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,

Genesis 14:22, Berean Standard Bible

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Abram has just returned from rescuing Lot and refuses the king of Sodom's offer of the recovered goods. Raising his hand here is a gesture of oath, a solemn pledge made before God rather than to the king.

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