CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>Genesis 23:13 and said to Ephron in their presence, "If you will please listen to me, I will pay you the price of the field. Accept it from me, so that I may bury my dead there."</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/genesis/23-13.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/10/01_Gen_23_13.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="Genesis 23:13 - The Death and Burial of Sarah" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="and said to Ephron in their presence, If you will please listen to me, I will pay you the price of the field. Accept it from me, so that I may bury my dead there." /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/genesis/23-13.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/genesis/23-13.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/genesis/">Genesis</a> > <a href="/genesis/23.htm">Chapter 23</a> > Verse 13</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad13.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/genesis/23-12.htm" title="Genesis 23:12">◄</a> Genesis 23:13 <a href="/genesis/23-14.htm" title="Genesis 23:14">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/genesis/23.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/genesis/23.htm">New International Version</a> and he said to Ephron in their hearing, &#8220Listen to me, if you will. I will pay the price of the field. Accept it from me so I can bury my dead there.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/genesis/23.htm">New Living Translation</a> and he replied to Ephron as everyone listened. “No, listen to me. I will buy it from you. Let me pay the full price for the field so I can bury my dead there.” <a href="/esv/genesis/23.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he said to Ephron in the hearing of the people of the land, “But if you will, hear me: I give the price of the field. Accept it from me, that I may bury my dead there.” <a href="/bsb/genesis/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> and said to Ephron in their presence, “If you will please listen to me, I will pay you the price of the field. Accept it from me, so that I may bury my dead there.” <a href="/kjv/genesis/23.htm">King James Bible</a> And he spake unto Ephron in the audience of the people of the land, saying, But if thou wilt give it, I pray thee, hear me: I will give thee money for the field; take it of me, and I will bury my dead there. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/23.htm">New King James Version</a> and he spoke to Ephron in the hearing of the people of the land, saying, “If you will give it, please hear me. I will give you money for the field; take it from me and I will bury my dead there.” <a href="/nasb_/genesis/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But he spoke to Ephron so that the people of the land heard, saying, “If you will only please listen to me; I will give the price of the field, accept it from me so that I may bury my dead there.” <a href="/nasb/genesis/23.htm">NASB 1995</a> He spoke to Ephron in the hearing of the people of the land, saying, &#8220If you will only please listen to me; I will give the price of the field, accept it from me that I may bury my dead there.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/genesis/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he spoke to Ephron in the hearing of the people of the land, saying, “If you will only please listen to me; I will give the price of the field, accept it from me, that I may bury my dead there.” <a href="/lsb/genesis/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And he spoke to Ephron in the hearing of the people of the land, saying, “If you will only please hear me; I will give the silver for the field, accept it from me that I may bury my dead there.” <a href="/amp/genesis/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He said to Ephron in the presence of the people of the land, “If you will only please listen to me and accept my offer. I will give you the price of the field; accept it from me and I will bury my dead there.” <a href="/csb/genesis/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and said to Ephron in the hearing of the people of the land, “Listen to me, if you please. Let me pay the price of the field. Accept it from me, and let me bury my dead there.” <a href="/hcsb/genesis/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and said to Ephron in the presence of the people of the land, &#8220Please listen to me. Let me pay the price of the field. Accept it from me, and let me bury my dead there.&#8221 <a href="/asv/genesis/23.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he spake unto Ephron in the audience of the people of the land, saying, But if thou wilt, I pray thee, hear me: I will give the price of the field; take it of me, and I will bury my dead there. <a href="/cev/genesis/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and said to Ephron, "In front of these witnesses, I offer you the full price, so I can bury my wife. Please accept my offer." <a href="/erv/genesis/23.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he spake unto Ephron in the audience of the people of the land, saying, But if thou wilt, I pray thee, hear me: I will give the price of the field; take it of me, and I will bury my dead there. <a href="/gwt/genesis/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He spoke to Ephron so that the people of that region could hear him. He said, "If you would only listen to me. I will pay you the price of the field. Take it from me so that I can bury my wife there." <a href="/gnt/genesis/23.htm">Good News Translation</a> and said to Ephron, so that everyone could hear, "May I ask you, please, to listen. I will buy the whole field. Accept my payment, and I will bury my wife there." <a href="/isv/genesis/23.htm">International Standard Version</a> and then addressed Ephron so all the people of the land could hear him: "Please listen to me! I'm willing to pay the price of the field. Accept it from me, so I may bury my dead there." <a href="/msb/genesis/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and said to Ephron in their presence, ?If you will please listen to me, I will pay you the price of the field. Accept it from me, so that I may bury my dead there.? <a href="/net/genesis/23.htm">NET Bible</a> and said to Ephron in their hearing, "Hear me, if you will. I pay to you the price of the field. Take it from me so that I may bury my dead there." <a href="/nheb/genesis/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He spoke to Ephron in the audience of the people of the land, saying, "But if you will, please hear me. I will give the price of the field. Take it from me, and I will bury my dead there." <a href="/wbt/genesis/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he spoke to Ephron in the audience of the people of the land, saying, But if thou wilt give it, I pray thee, hear me: I will give thee money for the field: take it of me, and I will bury my dead there. <a href="/web/genesis/23.htm">World English Bible</a> He spoke to Ephron in the audience of the people of the land, saying, “But if you will, please hear me. I will give the price of the field. Take it from me, and I will bury my dead there.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and speaks to Ephron in the ears of the people of the land, saying, “Only—if you would hear me—I have given the money of the field—accept from me, and I bury my dead there.” <a href="/ylt/genesis/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and speaketh unto Ephron in the ears of the people of the land, saying, 'Only -- if thou wouldest hear me -- I have given the money of the field -- accept from me, and I bury my dead there.' <a href="/slt/genesis/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will speak to Ephron in the ears of the people of the land, saying, Surely, if thou art for it, hear me: I gave silver for the field, take of me: and I will bury my dead there.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he spoke to Ephron, in the presence of the people: I beseech thee to hear me: I will give money for the field: take it, and so I will bury my dead in it. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he spoke to Ephron, standing in the midst of the people: “I ask you to hear me. I will give you money for the field. Take it, and so I will bury my dead in it.” <a href="/nabre/genesis/23.htm">New American Bible</a> addressed Ephron in the hearing of these men: “If only you would please listen to me! I will pay you the price of the field. Accept it from me, that I may bury my dead there.” <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He said to Ephron in the hearing of the people of the land, “If you only will listen to me! I will give the price of the field; accept it from me, so that I may bury my dead there.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then he said to Ephron in the presence of the people of the land, If you are willing, then hearken to me; I will give you money for the price of the field; take it from me, and I will bury my dead there. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he said to Aphron before the people of the land, “If you will hear me, I shall give to you the money estimate of the field; take it from me and I shall bury my dead there.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And he spoke unto Ephron in the hearing of the people of the land, saying: 'But if thou wilt, I pray thee, hear me: I will give the price of the field; take it of me, and I will bury my dead there.' <a href="/sep/genesis/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he said in the ears of Ephron before the people of the land, Since thou art on my side, hear me; take the price of the field from me, and I will bury my dead there. <a href="/parallel/genesis/23-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=5118" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/23.htm">The Death and Burial of Sarah</a> …12Again Abraham bowed down before the people of the land 13<a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: way·ḏab·bêr (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">and said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/6085.htm" title="6085: ‘ep̄·rō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- From the same as Epher; fawn-like; Ephron, the name of a Canaanite and of two places in Palestine.">Ephron</a> <a href="/hebrew/241.htm" title="241: bə·’ā·zə·nê (Prep-b:: N-fdc) -- An ear. From 'azan; broadness. I.e. the ear.">in their presence,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am- (N-msc) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock."></a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/389.htm" title="389: ’aḵ (Adv) -- Surely, howbeit. Akin to 'aken; a particle of affirmation, surely; hence only."></a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">“If</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3863.htm" title="3863: lū (Prep) -- If, oh that. Or lu; or luw; a conditional particle; if; by implication would that!">will please</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šə·mā·‘ê·nî (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">listen to me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯat·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">I will pay you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: ke·sep̄ (N-msc) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">the price</a> <a href="/hebrew/7704.htm" title="7704: haś·śā·ḏeh (Art:: N-ms) -- Field, land. Or saday; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field.">of the field.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: qaḥ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">Accept</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nî (Prep:: 1cs) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">it from me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6912.htm" title="6912: wə·’eq·bə·rāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cs) -- To bury. A primitive root; to intern.">so that I may bury</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/4191.htm" title="4191: mê·ṯî (V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc:: 1cs) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">my dead</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> 14Ephron answered Abraham,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/49-30.htm">Genesis 49:30-32</a> 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. / There Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried, there Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried, and there I buried Leah. / The field and the cave that is in it were purchased from the Hittites.” <a href="/genesis/50-13.htm">Genesis 50:13</a> 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. <a href="/ruth/4-9.htm">Ruth 4:9-10</a> At this, Boaz said to the elders and all the people, “You are witnesses today that I am buying from Naomi all that belonged to Elimelech, Chilion, and Mahlon. / Moreover, I have acquired Ruth the Moabitess, Mahlon’s widow, as my wife, to raise up the name of the deceased through his inheritance, so that his name will not disappear from among his brothers or from the gate of his home. You are witnesses today.” <a href="/1_kings/21-2.htm">1 Kings 21:2-3</a> So Ahab said to Naboth, “Give me your vineyard to use as a vegetable garden, since it is next to my palace. I will give you a better vineyard in its place—or if you prefer, I will give you its value in silver.” / But Naboth replied, “The LORD forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers.” <a href="/1_chronicles/21-24.htm">1 Chronicles 21:24</a> “No,” replied King David, “I insist on paying the full price, for I will not take for the LORD what belongs to you, nor will I offer burnt offerings that cost me nothing.” <a href="/jeremiah/32-9.htm">Jeremiah 32:9-12</a> So I bought the field in Anathoth from my cousin Hanamel, and I weighed out seventeen shekels of silver. / I signed and sealed the deed, called in witnesses, and weighed out the silver on the scales. / Then I took the deed of purchase—the sealed copy with its terms and conditions, as well as the open copy— ... <a href="/acts/7-16.htm">Acts 7:16</a> 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. <a href="/hebrews/11-9.htm">Hebrews 11:9-10</a> By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. / For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. <a href="/hebrews/11-13.htm">Hebrews 11:13-16</a> 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. / Now those who say such things show that they are seeking a country of their own. / If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. ... <a href="/matthew/27-7.htm">Matthew 27:7</a> After conferring together, they used the money to buy the potter’s field as a burial place for foreigners. <a href="/acts/7-5.htm">Acts 7:5</a> He gave him no inheritance here, not even a foot of ground. But God promised to give possession of the land to Abraham and his descendants, even though he did not yet have a child. <a href="/acts/7-15.htm">Acts 7:15-16</a> 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. <a href="/john/4-5.htm">John 4:5</a> So He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. <a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">Matthew 13:44</a> The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field. <a href="/luke/14-18.htm">Luke 14:18-19</a> But one after another they all began to make excuses. The first one said, ‘I have bought a field, and I need to go see it. Please excuse me.’ / Another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to try them out. Please excuse me.’</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he spoke to Ephron in the audience of the people of the land, saying, But if you will give it, I pray you, hear me: I will give you money for the field; take it of me, and I will bury my dead there.I will.<a href="/genesis/14-22.htm">Genesis 14:22,23</a> And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the LORD, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth, … <a href="/2_samuel/24-24.htm">2 Samuel 24:24</a> And the king said unto Araunah, Nay; but I will surely buy it of thee at a price: neither will I offer burnt offerings unto the LORD my God of that which doth cost me nothing. So David bought the threshingfloor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver.<a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Acts 20:35</a> I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/23-12.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/21-30.htm">Accept</a> <a href="/genesis/23-10.htm">Audience</a> <a href="/genesis/23-11.htm">Bury</a> <a href="/genesis/23-11.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/genesis/20-8.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/genesis/23-10.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/genesis/23-10.htm">Ephron</a> <a href="/genesis/23-11.htm">Field</a> <a href="/genesis/23-11.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/genesis/23-10.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/genesis/23-9.htm">Money</a> <a href="/revelation/18-6.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/genesis/20-15.htm">Please</a> <a href="/genesis/23-9.htm">Price</a> <a href="/genesis/23-8.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/genesis/21-23.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/23-14.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/32-20.htm">Accept</a> <a href="/genesis/23-16.htm">Audience</a> <a href="/genesis/23-15.htm">Bury</a> <a href="/genesis/23-15.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/genesis/23-15.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/genesis/29-33.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/genesis/23-14.htm">Ephron</a> <a href="/genesis/23-15.htm">Field</a> <a href="/genesis/23-15.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/genesis/23-16.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/genesis/23-16.htm">Money</a> <a href="/genesis/30-28.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/genesis/24-2.htm">Please</a> <a href="/genesis/23-16.htm">Price</a> <a href="/genesis/34-3.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/genesis/24-3.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 23</div>1. <a href="/genesis/23-1.htm">The age and death of Sarah.</a> 3. <a href="/genesis/23-3.htm">The purchase of the field and cave of Machpelah;</a> 19. <a href="/genesis/23-19.htm">where Sarah is buried.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/23.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/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>and said to Ephron in their presence Abraham's negotiation with Ephron takes place publicly, which was customary in ancient Near Eastern cultures to ensure transparency and accountability. This public setting underscores the importance of the transaction and the integrity of Abraham's intentions. The presence of witnesses would have been crucial for legal transactions, as it provided a form of communal validation and prevented future disputes. This practice is echoed in other biblical passages, such as <a href="/ruth/4.htm">Ruth 4:1-11</a>, where Boaz redeems land in the presence of elders.“If you will please listen to me Abraham's approach is respectful and courteous, reflecting the cultural norms of hospitality and negotiation. The phrase indicates a polite request rather than a demand, showing Abraham's humility and respect for Ephron's authority over the land. This manner of speaking is consistent with the patriarch's character, as seen in his previous interactions with others, such as his negotiation with God over Sodom in <a href="/genesis/18.htm">Genesis 18</a>.I will pay you the price of the field Abraham insists on paying the full price for the field, which demonstrates his desire to ensure that the transaction is legitimate and binding. This insistence on payment highlights the importance of owning the land legally, as it would become the burial site for his family. The act of purchasing the land is significant because it marks the first piece of the Promised Land that Abraham's descendants would own, fulfilling part of God's covenant promise in <a href="/genesis/12-7.htm">Genesis 12:7</a>.Accept it from me Abraham's offer to pay is not just a formality; it is a genuine commitment to honor the transaction. By asking Ephron to accept the payment, Abraham is ensuring that there is mutual agreement and that Ephron willingly transfers ownership. This reflects the biblical principle of fairness and justice in transactions, as seen in <a href="/leviticus/19-35.htm">Leviticus 19:35-36</a>, which calls for honest dealings.so that I may bury my dead there The primary purpose of the transaction is to secure a burial site for Sarah, Abraham's wife. This act of securing a burial place is deeply rooted in the cultural and familial responsibilities of the time. It signifies respect for the deceased and the importance of family heritage. The burial site, the Cave of Machpelah, becomes a significant location in biblical history, as it is later used for other patriarchs and matriarchs, including Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Leah, as noted in <a href="/genesis/49-29.htm">Genesis 49:29-32</a>. This site symbolizes the enduring connection of Abraham's descendants to the land promised by God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a> The patriarch of the Hebrew people, who is negotiating for a burial site for his wife, Sarah. 2. <a href="/topical/e/ephron_the_hittite.htm">Ephron the Hittite</a> A local landowner from whom Abraham seeks to purchase the cave of Machpelah. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_hittites.htm">The Hittites</a> The people living in the region of Hebron, where Abraham is residing as a foreigner. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_cave_of_machpelah.htm">The Cave of Machpelah</a> The burial site that Abraham wishes to purchase for Sarah, located in the field of Ephron. 5. <a href="/topical/h/hebron.htm">Hebron</a> The region where these events take place, significant as a dwelling place for Abraham and later for the Israelites.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_transactions.htm">Integrity in Transactions</a> Abraham's insistence on paying the full price for the land demonstrates integrity and respect for others' property. As Christians, we are called to conduct our dealings with honesty and fairness. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a> Abraham's actions reflect his faith in God's promises, even when he did not see their immediate fulfillment. We are encouraged to trust in God's promises, even when the outcome is not immediately visible. <a href="/topical/r/respect_for_cultural_practices.htm">Respect for Cultural Practices</a> Abraham's negotiation with the Hittites shows respect for their customs and legal processes. Christians are called to respect and engage with the cultures around them while maintaining their faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_legacy.htm">The Importance of Legacy</a> By securing a burial site, Abraham is establishing a legacy for his descendants. We are reminded to consider the spiritual and moral legacy we leave for future generations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 23</a> <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> <a href="/q/why_does_genesis_23_contradict_canaan's_inheritance.htm">Why does the narrative in Genesis 23 seem to contradict other passages suggesting Abraham freely inherited Canaan? </a> <a href="/q/how_to_verify_hittites_in_hebron,_gen_23.htm">How can we verify the historical accuracy of the Hittites' presence in Hebron as mentioned in Genesis 23:3-10?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_practice_moderation.htm">What does the Bible say about burial practices?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) But if thou wilt give it, I pray thee, hear me.--Heb., But if thou wilt, I pray thee, hear me. It expresses simply a strong desire that Ephron will listen to and grant his next request. <a href="/commentaries/genesis/23-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>and said וַיְדַבֵּ֨ר (way·ḏab·bêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Ephron עֶפְר֜וֹן (‘ep̄·rō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6085.htm">Strong's 6085: </a> Ephron -- a Hittite, also a mountain and a place in Israel in their presence, בְּאָזְנֵ֤י (bə·’ā·zə·nê) Preposition-b | Noun - fdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_241.htm">Strong's 241: </a> Broadness, the ear “If אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not you אַתָּ֥ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you will please ל֖וּ (lū) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3863.htm">Strong's 3863: </a> If, would that! listen to me, שְׁמָעֵ֑נִי (šə·mā·‘ê·nî) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently I will pay you נָתַ֜תִּי (nā·ṯat·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set the price כֶּ֤סֶף (ke·sep̄) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> Silver, money of the field. הַשָּׂדֶה֙ (haś·śā·ḏeh) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7704.htm">Strong's 7704: </a> Field, land Accept קַ֣ח (qaḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take it from me, מִמֶּ֔נִּי (mim·men·nî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of so that I may bury וְאֶקְבְּרָ֥ה (wə·’eq·bə·rāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6912.htm">Strong's 6912: </a> To inter my dead מֵתִ֖י (mê·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill there.” שָֽׁמָּה׃ (šām·māh) Adverb | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> There, then, thither <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/23-13.htm">Genesis 23:13 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/23-13.htm">Genesis 23:13 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/23-13.htm">Genesis 23:13 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/23-13.htm">Genesis 23:13 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/23-13.htm">Genesis 23:13 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/23-13.htm">Genesis 23:13 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/23-13.htm">Genesis 23:13 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/23-13.htm">Genesis 23:13 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/23-13.htm">Genesis 23:13 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/23-13.htm">Genesis 23:13 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/23-13.htm">OT Law: Genesis 23:13 He spoke to Ephron in the audience (Gen. Ge Gn)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/genesis/23-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Genesis 23:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Genesis 23:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/genesis/23-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Genesis 23:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Genesis 23:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>