This seems to be and is, clearly, a kind of classic statement of sheer Machiavellian power politics.

这看似且就是，清楚地表述了,十足马奇亚维利式的权力政治。

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You might even say that Machiavelli takes delight in demonstrating, much to our chagrin, the space between our lofty intentions and the actual consequences of our deeds.

也可说,马奇亚维利自豪地展示了，虽然令人大为懊丧地，但他展示了我们崇高意向,与实际所为之后果间的灰色地带。

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Does he fully intend to obey this command, to annul the covenantal promise with his own hand? Or does he trust in God to intervene? Or is this a paradox of faith? Does Abraham intend faithfully to obey, all the while trusting faithfully that God's promise will nevertheless be fulfilled?

他是否完全打算遵守这个命令，亲手废止,契约的应许？或者，他信任上帝的干涉吗？又或者,这是个信仰的悖论吗？亚伯拉罕打算忠诚地服从，同时,忠实地相信即使如此上帝的应许也会实现吗？

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