¹⁵ Also with uplifted hand I swore^(A) to them in the wilderness that I would not bring them into the land I had given them—a land flowing with milk and honey, the most beautiful of all lands^(B)—

²³ Also with uplifted hand I swore to them in the wilderness that I would disperse them among the nations and scatter^(A) them through the countries,

²⁸ When I brought them into the land^(A) I had sworn to give them and they saw any high hill or any leafy tree, there they offered their sacrifices, made offerings that aroused my anger, presented their fragrant incense and poured out their drink offerings.^(B)

⁴² Then you will know that I am the Lord,^(A) when I bring you into the land of Israel,^(B) the land I had sworn with uplifted hand to give to your ancestors.^(C)

⁷ Therefore this is what the Sovereign Lord says: I swear with uplifted hand^(A) that the nations around you will also suffer scorn.^(B)

¹⁴ You are to divide it equally among them. Because I swore with uplifted hand to give it to your ancestors, this land will become your inheritance.^(A)

²² But Abram said to the king of Sodom,^(A) “With raised hand^(B) I have sworn an oath to the Lord, God Most High,^(C) Creator of heaven and earth,^(D)