See in Reader
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# See now, Yahweh
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The phrase "See now" indicates that what follows is a polite request for the hearer to pay attention. "Please listen carefully: Yahweh" See how you translated similar words in [Genesis 12:11](../12/11.md).
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# from having children
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"from giving birth to children"
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# Please go to my servant
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This is a polite way of telling him to have sexual relations with her servant. You may need to use another euphemism in your language. Alternate translation: "Please have sexual relations with my servant" or "Please lie with my servant" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-euphemism]])
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# I will have children by her
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"I will build my family through her"
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# Abram listened to the voice of Sarai
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"Abram did what Sarai said"
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