Genesis 23:20 Parallel Translations

So the field and its cave were sold by the Hittites to Abraham as his property to be used as a tomb.(GOD'S WORD®)

And the field, and the cave that is therein, were made sure unto Abraham for a possession of a buryingplace by the sons of Heth.

ASV:

And the field, and the cave that is therein, were made sure unto Abraham for a possession of a burying-place by the children of Heth.

BBE:

And the field and the hollow rock were handed over to Abraham as his property by the children of Heth.

DBY:

And the field and the cave that was in it were assured to Abraham for a possession of a sepulchre by the sons of Heth.

ERV:

And the field, and the cave that is therein, were made sure unto Abraham for a possession of a buryingplace by the children of Heth.

JPS:

And the field, and the cave that is therein, were made sure unto Abraham for a possession of a burying-place by the children of Heth.

WBS:

And the field, and the cave that is in it were made sure to Abraham for a possession of a burying-place, by the sons of Heth.

WEB:

The field, and the cave that is in it, were deeded to Abraham for a possession of a burying place by the children of Heth.

YLT:

and established are the field, and the cave which is in it, to Abraham for a possession of a burying-place, from the sons of Heth.

Genesis 23:20 Cross References

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Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

23:20 And the field, and the cave that [is] therein, were made sure unto Abraham for a possession of a buryingplace {f} by the sons of Heth.
(f) That is, all the people confirmed the sale.

WES:

23:20 A burying place - 'Tis worth noting, That a burying - place was the first spot of ground Abraham was possessed of in Canaan. That it was the only piece of land he was ever possessed of, tho' it was all his own in reversion. Those that have least of this earth find a grave in it.

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 Burial Burying Buryingplace Burying-place Cave Deeded Established Field Handed Heth Hittites Hollow Possession Property Rock Sepulchre Site Sons Sure Therein

Abraham Assured Burial Burying Buryingplace Burying-Place Cave Children Deeded Field Handed Heth Hittites Hollow Possession Property Rock Site Sure Therein

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