Genesis 23:18 Parallel Translations

to Abraham. His property included the field with the cave in it as well as all the trees inside the boundaries of the field. The Hittites together with all who had entered the city gate were the official witnesses for the agreement. (GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

Unto Abraham for a possession in the presence of the children of Heth, before all that went in at the gate of his city.

ASV:

unto Abraham for a possession in the presence of the children of Heth, before all that went in at the gate of his city.

BBE:

Became the property of Abraham before the eyes of the children of Heth and of all who came into the town.

DBY:

were assured to Abraham for a possession before the eyes of the sons of Heth, before all who went in at the gate of his city.

ERV:

unto Abraham for a possession in the presence of the children of Heth, before all that went in at the gate of his city.

JPS:

unto Abraham for a possession in the presence of the children of Heth, before all that went in at the gate of his city.

WBS:

To Abraham for a possession in the presence of the children of Heth, before all that entered the gate of his city.

WEB:

to Abraham for a possession in the presence of the children of Heth, before all who went in at the gate of his city.

YLT:

to Abraham by purchase, before the eyes of the sons of Heth, among all entering the gate of his city.

Genesis 23:18 Cross References

XREF:

Genesis 23:10 Now Ephron was sitting among the sons of Heth; and Ephron the Hittite answered Abraham in the hearing of the sons of Heth; even of all who went in at the gate of his city, saying, (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

MHC:

23:14-20 Prudence, as well as justice, directs us to be fair and open in our dealings; cheating bargains will not bear the light. Abraham, without fraud or delay, pays the money. He pays it at once in full, without keeping any part back; and by weight, current money with the merchant, without deceit. See how anciently money was used for the help of trade, and how honestly it should be paid when it is due. Though all the land of Canaan was Abraham by promise, yet the time of his possessing it not being come, what he had occasion for he bought and paid for. Dominion is not founded in grace. The saints' title to an eternal inheritance does not entitle them to the possessions of this world, nor justify them in doing wrong. Ephron honestly and fairly makes a good title to the land. As that which is bought, must be honestly paid for, so that which is sold, must be honestly delivered and secured. Let us manage our concerns with punctuality and exactness, in order to avoid contention. Abraham buried Sarah in cave. or vault, which was in the purchased field. It would tend to endear the land to his posterity. And it is worth noting, that a burying-place was the only piece of the land which Abraham possessed in Canaan. Those who have least of this earth, find a grave in it. This sepulchre was at the end of the field; whatever our possessions are, there is a burial-place at the end of them. It was a token of his belief and expectation of the resurrection. Abraham is contented to be still a pilgrim while he lives, but secures a place where, when he dies, his flesh may rest in hope. After all, the chief concern is, with whom we shall rise.

CONC:

Assured Entered Entering Gate Heth Hittites Possession Presence Property Purchase Sons Town

Abraham Assured Children City Entered Entering Eyes Gate Heth Hittites Possession Presence Property Purchase

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