# For indeed I was abducted

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "For indeed people took me" or "For indeed the Ishmaelites took me" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# the land of the Hebrews

"the land where the Hebrew people live"

# Here also have I done nothing that they should put me in this dungeon

"and also while I have been here in Egypt, I have done nothing for which I deserved to be put in prison"