Abraham now makes his final bid, which is again introduced by Oh let not … angry as in verse 30.

But this once: that is, “one more time” or “for the last time.” Since this is the climax of the dialogue, it is natural in some languages to express this request in a fuller or more emphatic way; for example, “I just want to say one thing more,” “I’ll try just one last word,” or “This is the last time I’ll speak.”

Suppose ten …: the LORD’s reply is the same as in verses 29 and 31.

Quoted with permission from Reyburn, William D. and Fry, Euan McG. A Handbook on Genesis. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 1997. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .