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There Isaac and his wife, Rebekah, are buried. And there I buried Leah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/49.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife. There they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife, and there I buried Leah—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/49.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />There Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried, there Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried, and there I buried Leah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/49.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/49.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife, there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife, and there I buried Leah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/49.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />There they buried Abraham and his wife Sarah, there they buried Isaac and his wife Rebekah, and there I buried Leah—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/49.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220There they buried Abraham and his wife Sarah, there they buried Isaac and his wife Rebekah, and there I buried Leah—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/49.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“There they buried Abraham and his wife Sarah, there they buried Isaac and his wife Rebekah, and there I buried Leah—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/49.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />There they buried Abraham and his wife Sarah, there they buried Isaac and his wife Rebekah, and there I buried Leah—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/49.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife, there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife, and there I buried Leah—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/49.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried there, Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried there, and I buried Leah there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/49.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried there, Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried there, and I buried Leah there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/49.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/49.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />there they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/49.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried there. Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried there. I also buried Leah there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/49.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />That is where they buried Abraham and his wife Sarah; that is where they buried Isaac and his wife Rebecca; and that is where I buried Leah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/49.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />It's where Abraham and his wife Sarah were buried, where Isaac and his wife Rebekah were buried, and where I buried Leah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/49.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />There Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried, there Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried, and there I buried Leah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/49.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />There they buried Abraham and his wife Sarah; there they buried Isaac and his wife Rebekah; and there I buried Leah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/49.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />There they buried Abraham and his wife Sarah. There they buried Isaac and his wife Rebekah, and there I buried Leah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/49.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />(There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah,)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/49.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />There they buried Abraham and Sarah, his wife. There they buried Isaac and Rebekah, his wife, and there I buried Leah: <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/49.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />(there they buried Abraham and his wife Sarah; there they buried Isaac and his wife Rebekah; and there I buried Leah);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/49.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> (there they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/49.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaak and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/49.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />There they buried him, and Sara his wife: there was Isaac buried with Rebecca his wife: there also Lia doth lie buried. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/49.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />There they buried him, with his wife Sarah.” And there Isaac was buried with his wife Rebekah. There also Leah lies preserved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/49.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />There Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried, and so are Isaac and his wife Rebekah, and there, too, I buried Leah—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/49.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />There Abraham and his wife Sarah were buried; there Isaac and his wife Rebekah were buried; and there I buried Leah—<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/49.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/49.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />There they buried Abraham and Sara his wife, and there they buried Isaaq and Raphqa his wife, and there I buried Leah.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/49.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/49.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />There they buried Abraam and Sarrha his wife; there they buried Isaac, and Rebecca his wife; there they buried Lea;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/49-31.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=13047" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/49.htm">The Death of Jacob</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">30</span>The cave is in the field of Machpelah near Mamre, in the land of Canaan. This is the field Abraham purchased from Ephron the Hittite as a burial site. <span class="reftext">31</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām·māh (Adv:: 3fs) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">There</a> <a href="/hebrew/85.htm" title="85: ’aḇ·rā·hām (N-proper-ms) -- Contracted from 'ab and an unused root; father of a multitude; Abraham, the later name of Abram.">Abraham</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: ’iš·tōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">and his wife</a> <a href="/hebrew/8283.htm" title="8283: śā·rāh (N-proper-fs) -- Princess, a wife of Abraham. The same as sarah; Sarah, Abraham's wife.">Sarah</a> <a href="/hebrew/6912.htm" title="6912: qā·ḇə·rū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To bury. A primitive root; to intern.">are buried,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: māh (Adv:: 3fs) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">there</a> <a href="/hebrew/3327.htm" title="3327: yiṣ·ḥāq (N-proper-ms) -- He laughs, son of Abraham and Sarah. From tsachaq; laughter; Jitschak, son of Abraham.">Isaac</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: ’iš·tōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">and his wife</a> <a href="/hebrew/7259.htm" title="7259: riḇ·qāh (N-proper-fs) -- Wife of Isaac. From an unused root probably meaning to clog by tying up the fetlock; fettering; Ribkah, the wife of Isaac.">Rebekah</a> <a href="/hebrew/6912.htm" title="6912: qā·ḇə·rū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To bury. A primitive root; to intern.">are buried,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: wə·šām·māh (Conj-w:: Adv:: 3fs) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">and there</a> <a href="/hebrew/6912.htm" title="6912: qā·ḇar·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To bury. A primitive root; to intern.">I buried</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3812.htm" title="3812: lê·’āh (N-proper-fs) -- Weary, a wife of Jacob. From la'ah; weary; Leah, a wife of Jacob.">Leah.</a> </span><span class="reftext">32</span>The field and the cave that is in it were purchased from the Hittites.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/23-19.htm">Genesis 23:19</a></span><br />After this, Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the cave of the field at Machpelah near Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/25-9.htm">Genesis 25:9</a></span><br />His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah near Mamre, in the field of Ephron son of Zohar the Hittite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/35-29.htm">Genesis 35:29</a></span><br />Then he breathed his last and died and was gathered to his people, old and full of years. And his sons Esau and Jacob buried him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/50-13.htm">Genesis 50:13</a></span><br />They carried him to the land of Canaan and buried him in the cave at Machpelah in the field near Mamre, which Abraham had purchased from Ephron the Hittite as a burial site.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/1-16.htm">Ruth 1:16-17</a></span><br />But Ruth replied: “Do not urge me to leave you or to turn from following you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. / Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD punish me, and ever so severely, if anything but death separates you and me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-13.htm">Hebrews 11:13</a></span><br />All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-16.htm">Hebrews 11:16</a></span><br />Instead, they were longing for a better country, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-22.htm">Hebrews 11:22</a></span><br />By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-15.htm">Acts 7:15-16</a></span><br />So Jacob went down to Egypt, where he and our fathers died. / Their bones were carried back to Shechem and placed in the tomb that Abraham had bought from the sons of Hamor at Shechem for a price he paid in silver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-60.htm">Matthew 27:60</a></span><br />and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut into the rock. Then he rolled a great stone across the entrance to the tomb and went away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-41.htm">John 19:41-42</a></span><br />Now there was a garden in the place where Jesus was crucified, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid. / And because it was the Jewish day of Preparation and the tomb was nearby, they placed Jesus there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-10.htm">1 Kings 2:10</a></span><br />Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-32.htm">2 Samuel 2:32</a></span><br />And they took Asahel and buried him in his father’s tomb in Bethlehem. Then Joab and his men marched all night and reached Hebron at daybreak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/21-18.htm">2 Kings 21:18</a></span><br />And Manasseh rested with his fathers and was buried in his palace garden, the garden of Uzza. And his son Amon reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/16-14.htm">2 Chronicles 16:14</a></span><br />And he was buried in the tomb that he had cut out for himself in the City of David. They laid him on a bier that was full of spices and various blended perfumes; then they made a great fire in his honor.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/23-3.htm">Genesis 23:3,16-20</a></b></br> And Abraham stood up from before his dead, and spake unto the sons of Heth, saying, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/25-9.htm">Genesis 25:9</a></b></br> And his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron the son of Zohar the Hittite, which <i>is</i> before Mamre;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/35-29.htm">Genesis 35:29</a></b></br> And Isaac gave up the ghost, and died, and was gathered unto his people, <i>being</i> old and full of days: and his sons Esau and Jacob buried him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/49-30.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/48-7.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/genesis/48-16.htm">Isaac</a> <a href="/genesis/46-15.htm">Leah</a> <a href="/genesis/28-5.htm">Rebecca</a> <a href="/genesis/35-8.htm">Rebekah</a> <a href="/genesis/49-29.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/genesis/46-17.htm">Sarah</a> <a href="/genesis/46-19.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/50-13.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/50-13.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/genesis/50-24.htm">Isaac</a> <a href="/ruth/4-11.htm">Leah</a> <a href="/romans/9-10.htm">Rebecca</a> <a href="/romans/9-10.htm">Rebekah</a> <a href="/genesis/50-6.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/numbers/26-46.htm">Sarah</a> <a href="/exodus/2-1.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 49</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/49-1.htm">Jacob calls his sons to bless them.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/49-3.htm">Their blessing in particular.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/49-29.htm">He charges them about his burial.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/49-33.htm">He dies.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/49.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/49.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>There Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried</b><br>This phrase refers to the Cave of Machpelah in Hebron, a significant burial site purchased by Abraham as recorded in <a href="/genesis/23.htm">Genesis 23</a>. This location is one of the few places in the Bible where a specific land transaction is detailed, emphasizing its importance. Abraham and Sarah's burial here signifies the fulfillment of God's promise to give Abraham and his descendants the land of Canaan. The site is a testament to Abraham's faith and God's covenant, serving as a physical reminder of the patriarchs' connection to the Promised Land.<p><b>there Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried</b><br>Isaac and Rebekah's burial in the same location underscores the continuity of God's covenant through the generations. Isaac, as the child of promise, and Rebekah, chosen by God to be his wife, represent the next link in the Abrahamic lineage. Their burial alongside Abraham and Sarah highlights the importance of family and heritage in God's plan. This continuity is crucial for understanding the unfolding narrative of God's people and the eventual coming of the Messiah through this lineage.<p><b>and there I buried Leah</b><br>Jacob's burial of Leah in the Cave of Machpelah, despite his greater love for Rachel, signifies Leah's honored place in the family lineage. Leah, as the mother of Judah, is directly connected to the Messianic line, as Jesus is descended from the tribe of Judah. Her burial here, alongside the other patriarchs and matriarchs, reflects her integral role in God's redemptive plan. This act also fulfills Jacob's duty to honor his first wife, acknowledging her contribution to the family and the covenant promises.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a></b><br>The patriarch of the Israelites, chosen by God to be the father of many nations. His faith and obedience are central themes in the Bible.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/sarah.htm">Sarah</a></b><br>Abraham's wife, who bore Isaac in her old age as a fulfillment of God's promise.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaac.htm">Isaac</a></b><br>The son of Abraham and Sarah, and the father of Jacob and Esau. He is a key figure in the continuation of God's covenant.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/rebekah.htm">Rebekah</a></b><br>Isaac's wife, chosen for her kindness and hospitality. She played a significant role in the life of Jacob and Esau.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/l/leah.htm">Leah</a></b><br>Jacob's first wife, who bore him six sons and a daughter. Despite being less favored than her sister Rachel, Leah is honored in her burial place.<br><br>6. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_cave_of_machpelah.htm">The Cave of Machpelah</a></b><br>A burial site purchased by Abraham, located in Hebron. It is a significant ancestral burial place for the patriarchs and matriarchs of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heritage_and_legacy.htm">The Importance of Heritage and Legacy</a></b><br>The burial of the patriarchs and matriarchs in the same place underscores the importance of family heritage and the continuity of God's promises through generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_across_generations.htm">God's Faithfulness Across Generations</a></b><br>The burial site serves as a physical reminder of God's faithfulness to His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/honoring_the_unseen_and_uncelebrated.htm">Honoring the Unseen and Uncelebrated</a></b><br>Leah, though less favored, is honored in her burial alongside the patriarchs, reminding us that God values those who may be overlooked by others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_resting_places.htm">The Significance of Resting Places</a></b><br>The choice of burial sites reflects the hope and belief in God's promises, even beyond this life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_death.htm">Unity in Death</a></b><br>Despite the complexities and conflicts in their lives, the patriarchs and matriarchs are united in death, symbolizing reconciliation and peace.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_49.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 49</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_abraham's_deal_with_ephron_proven.htm">Is there any record outside the Bible proving Abraham's transaction with Ephron the Hittite mentioned in Genesis 23?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_gen_22_align_with_deut_12_31.htm">How does Genesis 22 align with later scriptures condemning human sacrifice (e.g., Deuteronomy 12:31)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_god_order_human_sacrifice.htm">Did God command human sacrifice? (Genesis 22:2 vs. Deuteronomy 12:31)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_god_approve_jacob's_deceit.htm">Genesis 29:31: Does God's response to Jacob's situation imply approval of deceit and manipulation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/49-31.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">There</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁ֣מָּה</span> <span class="translit">(šām·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> </span><span class="str2">There, then, thither</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Abraham</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְרָהָ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(’aḇ·rā·hām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_85.htm">Strong's 85: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his wife</span><br /><span class="heb">אִשְׁתּ֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(’iš·tōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> </span><span class="str2">Woman, wife, female</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Sarah</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂרָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(śā·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8283.htm">Strong's 8283: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sarah -- 'princess', a wife of Abraham</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are buried,</span><br /><span class="heb">קָֽבְר֞וּ</span> <span class="translit">(qā·ḇə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6912.htm">Strong's 6912: </a> </span><span class="str2">To inter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">there</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁ֚מָּה</span> <span class="translit">(māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> </span><span class="str2">There, then, thither</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Isaac</span><br /><span class="heb">יִצְחָ֔ק</span> <span class="translit">(yiṣ·ḥāq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3327.htm">Strong's 3327: </a> </span><span class="str2">Isaac -- 'he laughs', son of Abraham and Sarah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his wife</span><br /><span class="heb">אִשְׁתּ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(’iš·tōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> </span><span class="str2">Woman, wife, female</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Rebekah</span><br /><span class="heb">רִבְקָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(riḇ·qāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7259.htm">Strong's 7259: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rebekah -- wife of Isaac</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are buried,</span><br /><span class="heb">קָבְר֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(qā·ḇə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6912.htm">Strong's 6912: </a> </span><span class="str2">To inter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and there</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשָׁ֥מָּה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šām·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> </span><span class="str2">There, then, thither</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I buried</span><br /><span class="heb">קָבַ֖רְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(qā·ḇar·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6912.htm">Strong's 6912: </a> </span><span class="str2">To inter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Leah.</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵאָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(lê·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3812.htm">Strong's 3812: </a> </span><span class="str2">Leah -- 'weary', a wife of Jacob</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/49-31.htm">Genesis 49:31 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/49-31.htm">Genesis 49:31 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/49-31.htm">Genesis 49:31 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/49-31.htm">Genesis 49:31 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/49-31.htm">Genesis 49:31 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/49-31.htm">Genesis 49:31 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/49-31.htm">Genesis 49:31 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/49-31.htm">Genesis 49:31 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/49-31.htm">Genesis 49:31 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/49-31.htm">Genesis 49:31 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/49-31.htm">OT Law: Genesis 49:31 There they buried Abraham and Sarah his (Gen. 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