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The practice of burial is deeply rooted in the traditions of the Israelites and is frequently mentioned throughout the Scriptures. A burying place was not merely a location for interment but was often considered a sacred space, reflecting the beliefs and customs of the people.<br><br><b>Biblical References and Significance</b><br><br>The first explicit mention of a burying place in the Bible is found in <a href="/bsb/genesis/23.htm">Genesis 23</a>, where Abraham negotiates the purchase of the cave of Machpelah from Ephron the Hittite. This site, located near Hebron, becomes the family tomb for the patriarchs and matriarchs of Israel. Abraham's insistence on purchasing the land, rather than accepting it as a gift, underscores the importance of having a permanent and legally secured place for burial. <a href="/genesis/23-19.htm">Genesis 23:19</a> states, "After this, Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the cave of the field of Machpelah near Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan."<br><br>The cave of Machpelah serves as the burial site for several key figures in Israel's history, including Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, Leah, and Jacob. This location is revered as a significant ancestral site, symbolizing the continuity of God's covenant with Abraham and his descendants.<br><br><b>Cultural and Religious Practices</b><br><br>In ancient Israel, burial customs were closely tied to religious beliefs about life, death, and the afterlife. The act of burial was seen as a way to honor the deceased and provide them with a dignified resting place. The Israelites typically buried their dead in family tombs or caves, often located outside the city or village limits. This practice is evident in the burial of Rachel, who was interred on the way to Ephrath (Bethlehem), as noted in <a href="/genesis/35-19.htm">Genesis 35:19-20</a> : "So Rachel died and was buried on the way to Ephrath (that is, Bethlehem). Over her tomb Jacob set up a pillar, and to this day that pillar marks Rachel’s tomb."<br><br>The importance of a proper burial is further emphasized in the narrative of Joseph, who, before his death, made the Israelites swear to carry his bones out of Egypt and bury them in the Promised Land (<a href="/genesis/50-25.htm">Genesis 50:25</a>). This act signified a deep connection to the land promised by God and a desire to be part of the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs.<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b><br><br>Theologically, the concept of a burying place in the Bible reflects the belief in the sanctity of the human body and the hope of resurrection. The burial of Jesus Christ in a new tomb, as described in the Gospels, holds profound significance for Christians. It is a testament to the fulfillment of prophecy and the promise of eternal life through His resurrection. <a href="/matthew/27-59.htm">Matthew 27:59-60</a> records, "So Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut out of the rock. Then he rolled a great stone across the entrance of the tomb and went away."<br><br>In summary, the concept of a burying place in the Bible is rich with cultural, historical, and theological meaning. It serves as a testament to the enduring faith of the Israelites and their trust in God's promises, as well as a foreshadowing of the hope found in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.<a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Buryingplace (7 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/23-4.htm">Genesis 23:4</a></span><br />I am a stranger and a sojourner with you: give me a possession of a <span class="boldtext">buryingplace</span> with you, that I may bury my dead out of my sight.<br /><span class="source">(KJV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/23-9.htm">Genesis 23:9</a></span><br />That he may give me the cave of Machpelah, which he hath, which is in the end of his field; for as much money as it is worth he shall give it me for a possession of a <span class="boldtext">buryingplace</span> amongst you.<br /><span class="source">(KJV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/23-20.htm">Genesis 23:20</a></span><br />And the field, and the cave that is therein, were made sure unto Abraham for a possession of a <span class="boldtext">buryingplace</span> by the sons of Heth.<br /><span class="source">(KJV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/47-30.htm">Genesis 47:30</a></span><br />But I will lie with my fathers, and thou shalt carry me out of Egypt, and bury me in their <span class="boldtext">buryingplace</span>. And he said, I will do as thou hast said.<br /><span class="source">(KJV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/49-30.htm">Genesis 49:30</a></span><br />In the cave that is in the field of Machpelah, which is before Mamre, in the land of Canaan, which Abraham bought with the field of Ephron the Hittite for a possession of a <span class="boldtext">buryingplace</span>.<br /><span class="source">(KJV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/50-13.htm">Genesis 50:13</a></span><br />For his sons carried him into the land of Canaan, and buried him in the cave of the field of Machpelah, which Abraham bought with the field for a possession of a <span class="boldtext">buryingplace</span> of Ephron the Hittite, before Mamre.<br /><span class="source">(KJV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/judges/16-31.htm">Judges 16:31</a></span><br />Then his brethren and all the house of his father came down, and took him, and brought him up, and buried him between Zorah and Eshtaol in the <span class="boldtext">buryingplace</span> of Manoah his father. And he judged Israel twenty years.<br /><span class="source">(KJV)</span><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/b/buryingplace.htm"><span class="l"><b>Buryingplace</b> (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Buryingplace</b> (7 Occurrences). Genesis 23:4 I am<br> a stranger and a sojourner with you: give me a possession <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/buryingplace.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/burying.htm"><span class="l">Burying (22 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> field of Machpelah, which is before Mamre, in the land of Canaan, which Abraham<br> bought with the field of Ephron the Hittite for a possession of a <b>buryingplace</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/burying.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bury.htm"><span class="l">Bury (78 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> into the land of Canaan, and buried him in the cave of the field of Machpelah, which<br> Abraham bought with the field for a possession of a <b>buryingplace</b> of Ephron <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bury.htm - 32k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/burying-place.htm"><span class="l">Burying-place (19 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Burying-place. <b>Buryingplace</b>, Burying-place. Burying-places . Multi-Version<br> Concordance <b>...</b> (YLT). <b>Buryingplace</b>, Burying-place. Burying-places . Reference Bible <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/burying-place.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/burying-ground.htm"><span class="l">Burying-ground (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Burying-ground. Burying, Burying-ground. <b>Buryingplace</b> . Multi-Version Concordance <b>...</b><br> (DBY). Burying, Burying-ground. <b>Buryingplace</b> . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/burying-ground.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/worth.htm"><span class="l">Worth (36 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Machpelah, which he hath, which is in the end of his field; for as much money as<br> it is worth he shall give it me for a possession of a <b>buryingplace</b> amongst you <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/worth.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/amongst.htm"><span class="l">Amongst (47 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Machpelah, which he hath, which is in the end of his field; for as much money as<br> it is worth he shall give it me for a possession of a <b>buryingplace</b> amongst you <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/amongst.htm - 20k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/therein.htm"><span class="l">Therein (269 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 23:20 And the field, and the cave that is therein, were made sure unto Abraham<br> for a possession of a <b>buryingplace</b> by the sons of Heth. (KJV JPS ASV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/therein.htm - 36k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/possess.htm"><span class="l">Possess (193 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> field of Machpelah, which is before Mamre, in the land of Canaan, which Abraham<br> bought with the field of Ephron the Hittite for a possession of a <b>buryingplace</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/possess.htm - 42k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/possession.htm"><span class="l">Possession (251 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> field of Machpelah, which is before Mamre, in the land of Canaan, which Abraham<br> bought with the field of Ephron the Hittite for a possession of a <b>buryingplace</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/possession.htm - 41k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> 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