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This included the field itself, the cave that was in it, and all the surrounding trees. <a href="/esv/genesis/23.htm">English Standard Version</a> So the field of Ephron in Machpelah, which was to the east of Mamre, the field with the cave that was in it and all the trees that were in the field, throughout its whole area, was made over <a href="/bsb/genesis/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So Ephron’s field at Machpelah near Mamre, the cave that was in it, and all the trees within the boundaries of the field were deeded over <a href="/kjv/genesis/23.htm">King James Bible</a> And the field of Ephron, which was in Machpelah, which was before Mamre, the field, and the cave which was therein, and all the trees that were in the field, that were in all the borders round about, were made sure <a href="/nkjv/genesis/23.htm">New King James Version</a> So the field of Ephron which was in Machpelah, which was before Mamre, the field and the cave which was in it, and all the trees that were in the field, which were within all the surrounding borders, were deeded <a href="/nasb_/genesis/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So Ephron’s field, which was in Machpelah, which faced Mamre, the field and the cave which was in it, and all the trees which were in the field, that were within all the confines of its border, were deeded over <a href="/nasb/genesis/23.htm">NASB 1995</a> So Ephron&#8217s field, which was in Machpelah, which faced Mamre, the field and cave which was in it, and all the trees which were in the field, that were within all the confines of its border, were deeded over <a href="/nasb77/genesis/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So Ephron’s field, which was in Machpelah, which faced Mamre, the field and cave which was in it, and all the trees which were in the field, that were within all the confines of its border, were deeded over <a href="/lsb/genesis/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So Ephron’s field, which was in Machpelah, which faced Mamre, the field and the cave which was in it, and all the trees which were in the field, that were within all the confines of its border, were deeded over <a href="/amp/genesis/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So the field of Ephron in Machpelah, which was to the east of Mamre (Hebron)—the field and the cave which was in it, and all the trees that were in the field and in all its borders around it—were deeded over [legally] <a href="/csb/genesis/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So Ephron’s field at Machpelah near Mamre—the field with its cave and all the trees anywhere within the boundaries of the field—became <a href="/hcsb/genesis/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So Ephron&#8217s field at Machpelah near Mamre—the field with its cave and all the trees anywhere within the boundaries of the field—became <a href="/asv/genesis/23.htm">American Standard Version</a> So the field of Ephron, which was in Machpelah, which was before Mamre, the field, and the cave which was therein, and all the trees that were in the field, that were in all the border thereof round about, were made sure <a href="/erv/genesis/23.htm">English Revised Version</a> So the field of Ephron, which was in Machpelah, which was before Mamre, the field, and the cave which was therein, and all the trees that were in the field, that were in all the border thereof round about, were made sure <a href="/gwt/genesis/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So Ephron's field at Machpelah, east of Mamre, was sold <a href="/gnt/genesis/23.htm">Good News Translation</a> That is how the property which had belonged to Ephron at Machpelah east of Mamre, became Abraham's. It included the field, the cave which was in it, and all the trees in the field up to the edge of the property. <a href="/isv/genesis/23.htm">International Standard Version</a> That's how Ephron's field in Machpelah, east of Mamre—the field, the cave that was in it, and all the trees that were within the boundaries of the field—came to be deeded <a href="/msb/genesis/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So Ephron?s field at Machpelah near Mamre, the cave that was in it, and all the trees within the boundaries of the field were deeded over <a href="/net/genesis/23.htm">NET Bible</a> So Abraham secured Ephron's field in Machpelah, next to Mamre, including the field, the cave that was in it, and all the trees that were in the field and all around its border, <a href="/nheb/genesis/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> So the field of Ephron, which was in Machpelah, which was before Mamre, the field, the cave which was in it, and all the trees that were in the field, that were in all of its borders, were deeded <a href="/wbt/genesis/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the field of Ephron, which was in Machpelah, which was before Mamre, the field and the cave which was in it, and all the trees that were in the field, that were in all the borders round about, were made sure <a href="/web/genesis/23.htm">World English Bible</a> So the field of Ephron, which was in Machpelah, which was before Mamre, the field, the cave which was in it, and all the trees that were in the field, that were in all of its borders, were deeded <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And established are the field of Ephron, which [is] in Machpelah, which [is] before Mamre, the field and the cave which [is] in it, and all the trees which [are] in the field, which [are] around all its border, <a href="/ylt/genesis/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And established are the field of Ephron, which is in Machpelah, which is before Mamre, the field and the cave which is in it, and all the trees which are in the field, which are in all its border round about, <a href="/slt/genesis/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Ephron's field will stand, which is in Machpelah, which is before the face of Mamra, the field and cave which are in it, and every tree which is in the field, which is in all the bounds round about.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the field that before was Ephron's, wherein was the double cave, looking towards Mambre, both it and the cave, and all the trees thereof in all its limits round about, <a href="/cpdv/genesis/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And having confirmed that the field, in which there was a double cave overlooking Mamre, formerly belonged to Ephron, both it and the sepulcher, and all its trees, with all its surrounding limits, <a href="/nabre/genesis/23.htm">New American Bible</a> Thus Ephron’s field in Machpelah, facing Mamre, together with its cave and all the trees anywhere within its limits, was conveyed <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So the field of Ephron in Machpelah, which was to the east of Mamre, the field with the cave that was in it and all the trees that were in the field, throughout its whole area, passed<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Thus the field of Ephron, which was by the side of the double cave which was before Mamre, that is, the Field of the Cave and the cave which was in it and all the trees that were in the field that were on its borders round about were made sure <a href="/hpbt/genesis/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the field of Aphron stood that was in Iphtha, next to Mamrey, the field and the cave which was in it, and all the trees in the field that were in the surrounding border.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> So the field of Ephron, which was in Machpelah, which was before Mamre, the field, and the cave which was therein, and all the trees that were in the field, that were in all the border thereof round about, were made sure <a href="/sep/genesis/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the field of Ephron, which was in Double Cave, which is opposite Mambre, the field and the cave, which was in it, and every tree which was in the field, and whatever is in its borders round about, were made sure in its borders round about, were made sure <a href="/parallel/genesis/23-17.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=5151" 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> …16Abraham agreed to Ephron’s terms and weighed out for him the price he had named in the hearing of the Hittites: four hundred shekels of silver, according to the standard of the merchants. 17<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.">So Ephron’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/7704.htm" title="7704: śə·ḏêh (N-msc) -- Field, land. Or saday; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field.">field</a> <a href="/hebrew/4375.htm" title="4375: bam·maḵ·pê·lāh (Prep-b, Art:: N-proper-fs) -- A place near Hebron. From kaphal; a fold; Makpelah, a place in Palestine.">at Machpelah</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">near</a> <a href="/hebrew/4471.htm" title="4471: mam·rê (N-proper-fs) -- A place in Pal., also an ally of Abraham. From mara'; lusty; Mamre, an Amorite.">Mamre,</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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4631.htm" title="4631: wə·ham·mə·‘ā·rāh (Conj-w, Art:: N-fs) -- A cave. From uwr; a cavern.">the cave</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that was</a> <a href="/hebrew/bōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">in it,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/6086.htm" title="6086: hā·‘êṣ (Art:: N-ms) -- Tree, trees, wood. From atsah; a tree; hence, wood.">the trees</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵāl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">within</a> <a href="/hebrew/1366.htm" title="1366: gə·ḇu·lōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Border, boundary, territory. Or gbul; from gabal; properly, a cord, i.e. a boundary; by extens. The territory inclosed.">the boundaries</a> <a href="/hebrew/5439.htm" title="5439: sā·ḇîḇ (Adv) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7704.htm" title="7704: baś·śā·ḏeh (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Field, land. Or saday; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field.">of the field</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: way·yā·qām (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">were deeded over</a> 18to Abraham’s possession in the presence of all the Hittites who had come to the gate of his city.…<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="/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="/hebrews/11-17.htm">Hebrews 11:17-19</a> By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac on the altar. He who had received the promises was ready to offer his one and only son, / even though God had said to him, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death. <a href="/genesis/12-7.htm">Genesis 12:7</a> Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said, “I will give this land to your offspring.” So Abram built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to him. <a href="/genesis/13-15.htm">Genesis 13:15-17</a> for all the land that you see, I will give to you and your offspring forever. / I will make your offspring like the dust of the earth, so that if one could count the dust of the earth, then your offspring could be counted. / Get up and walk around the land, through its length and breadth, for I will give it to you.” <a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">Genesis 15:18-21</a> On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates— / the land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites, / Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites, ... <a href="/genesis/17-8.htm">Genesis 17:8</a> And to you and your descendants I will give the land where you are residing—all the land of Canaan—as an eternal possession; and I will be their God.” <a href="/genesis/24-67.htm">Genesis 24:67</a> And Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah and took Rebekah as his wife. And Isaac loved her and was comforted after his mother’s death. <a href="/genesis/25-9.htm">Genesis 25:9-10</a> His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah near Mamre, in the field of Ephron son of Zohar the Hittite. / This was the field that Abraham had bought from the Hittites. Abraham was buried there with his wife Sarah. <a href="/genesis/33-19.htm">Genesis 33:19</a> And the plot of ground where he pitched his tent, he purchased from the sons of Hamor, Shechem’s father, for a hundred pieces of silver. <a href="/genesis/35-27.htm">Genesis 35:27-29</a> Jacob returned to his father Isaac at Mamre, near Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), where Abraham and Isaac had stayed. / And Isaac lived 180 years. / 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. <a href="/genesis/47-30.htm">Genesis 47:30</a> but when I lie down with my fathers, carry me out of Egypt and bury me with them.” Joseph answered, “I will do as you have requested.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the field of Ephron which was in Machpelah, which was before Mamre, the field, and the cave which was therein, and all the trees that were in the field, that were in all the borders round about, were made surethe field.<a href="/genesis/23-20.htm">Genesis 23:20</a> 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.<a href="/genesis/25-9.htm">Genesis 25:9</a> 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 is before Mamre;<a href="/genesis/49-30.htm">Genesis 49:30-32</a> 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 buryingplace… made sure.<a href="/genesis/23-20.htm">Genesis 23:20</a> 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.<a href="/ruth/4-7.htm">Ruth 4:7-10</a> Now this was the manner in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning changing, for to confirm all things; a man plucked off his shoe, and gave it to his neighbour: and this was a testimony in Israel… <a href="/psalms/112-5.htm">Psalm 112:5</a> A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/10-15.htm">Area</a> <a href="/genesis/14-6.htm">Border</a> <a href="/genesis/10-19.htm">Borders</a> <a href="/genesis/23-11.htm">Cave</a> <a href="/job/26-10.htm">Confines</a> <a href="/genesis/23-20.htm">Deeded</a> <a href="/genesis/16-12.htm">East</a> <a href="/genesis/23-16.htm">Ephron</a> <a href="/genesis/23-16.htm">Ephron's</a> <a href="/revelation/12-11.htm">Faced</a> <a href="/genesis/23-15.htm">Field</a> <a href="/genesis/23-11.htm">Hollow</a> <a href="/genesis/23-9.htm">Machpelah</a> <a href="/genesis/23-9.htm">Mach-Pe'lah</a> <a href="/genesis/18-1.htm">Mamre</a> <a href="/genesis/23-11.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/genesis/22-9.htm">Round</a> <a href="/genesis/20-7.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/genesis/23-11.htm">Therein</a> <a href="/genesis/9-4.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/genesis/17-12.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/genesis/18-1.htm">Trees</a> <a href="/genesis/18-28.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/genesis/18-26.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/34-2.htm">Area</a> <a href="/genesis/47-21.htm">Border</a> <a href="/genesis/47-21.htm">Borders</a> <a href="/genesis/23-19.htm">Cave</a> <a href="/job/11-10.htm">Confines</a> <a href="/genesis/23-20.htm">Deeded</a> <a href="/genesis/23-19.htm">East</a> <a href="/genesis/25-9.htm">Ephron</a> <a href="/genesis/23-16.htm">Ephron's</a> <a href="/exodus/37-9.htm">Faced</a> <a href="/genesis/23-19.htm">Field</a> <a href="/genesis/23-19.htm">Hollow</a> <a href="/genesis/23-19.htm">Machpelah</a> <a href="/genesis/23-19.htm">Mach-Pe'lah</a> <a href="/genesis/23-19.htm">Mamre</a> <a href="/genesis/23-19.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/genesis/35-5.htm">Round</a> <a href="/genesis/23-20.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/genesis/23-20.htm">Therein</a> <a href="/genesis/40-10.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/genesis/41-29.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/genesis/30-37.htm">Trees</a> <a href="/genesis/25-25.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/genesis/25-22.htm">Within</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'; 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Machpelah is traditionally located near Hebron, a significant city in the biblical narrative. The mention of Mamre connects this location to earlier events in Genesis, such as Abraham's meeting with the three visitors in <a href="/genesis/18.htm">Genesis 18</a>. The field's owner, Ephron, is a Hittite, indicating the presence of various peoples in Canaan during this period. This transaction marks the first piece of the Promised Land that Abraham legally owns, symbolizing the beginning of the fulfillment of God's promise to give the land to his descendants.the cave that was in it The cave of Machpelah becomes the burial site for Sarah, Abraham, and later other patriarchs and matriarchs, including Isaac, Rebekah, Leah, and Jacob. This cave holds significant historical and spiritual importance as a family burial site, emphasizing the patriarchs' faith in God's promises. The cave's purchase signifies a permanent claim to the land, contrasting with Abraham's previous nomadic lifestyle.and all the trees within the boundaries of the field The inclusion of trees in the transaction highlights the comprehensive nature of the purchase. Trees were valuable resources in ancient times, providing wood, shade, and possibly fruit. The detailed description of the property boundaries underscores the legal and formal nature of the transaction, ensuring that there is no dispute over ownership. This attention to detail reflects the customs and legal practices of the time, emphasizing the legitimacy of Abraham's claim.were deeded over The phrase indicates a formal transfer of ownership, suggesting a legal transaction recognized by the community. This deed is significant as it represents the first legal acquisition of land in Canaan by Abraham, a tangible step towards the fulfillment of God's covenant. The act of deeding over the land also prefigures the future inheritance of the Promised Land by Abraham's descendants, serving as a type of the ultimate inheritance believers receive through Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/ephron.htm">Ephron</a> A Hittite landowner who sold the field and cave to Abraham. His interaction with Abraham is a significant example of ancient Near Eastern customs regarding land transactions. 2. <a href="/topical/m/machpelah.htm">Machpelah</a> The location of the field and cave purchased by Abraham. It is near Mamre, which is associated with Hebron in the land of Canaan. This site becomes the burial place for Sarah and later other patriarchs and matriarchs. 3. <a href="/topical/m/mamre.htm">Mamre</a> An area near Hebron, significant in Abraham's life. It is where he settled and built an altar to the Lord, and it is associated with God's promises to him. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_field_and_cave.htm">The Field and Cave</a> The property purchased by Abraham, which becomes a family burial site. This transaction marks the first piece of the Promised Land owned by Abraham's descendants. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_trees.htm">The Trees</a> Mentioned as part of the property, indicating the completeness of the transaction. Trees often symbolize life and prosperity in biblical texts.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a> Abraham's purchase of the field is an act of faith, trusting in God's promise of the land to his descendants. Believers today are called to trust in God's promises, even when fulfillment seems distant. <a href="/topical/s/stewardship_and_legacy.htm">Stewardship and Legacy</a> The acquisition of the burial site reflects the importance of planning for future generations. Christians are encouraged to consider their legacy and how they steward God's gifts. <a href="/topical/c/cultural_engagement.htm">Cultural Engagement</a> Abraham's respectful negotiation with Ephron demonstrates the importance of engaging with the surrounding culture with integrity and respect. Believers are called to be in the world but not of it, interacting with others in a way that honors God. <a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_place.htm">The Significance of Place</a> The field and cave at Machpelah become a significant place for Abraham's family. This reminds us of the importance of sacred spaces in our spiritual journey and the value of places where we encounter God.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) Before Mamre.--That is, opposite to it. The Haram wherein the bodies of Abraham and Sarah lie, is situated on the eastern side of the valley, so that Abraham's oak-grove must have been on its western slope. The old Christian tradition, which places it at Ramet-el-Chalil, does not agree with this description, and is, moreover, too far away. The remains pointed out there as those of Abraham's house, are the ruins of a heathen temple. But it is useless to look for any remains of the abode of a nomad dwelling in tents, especially after the site has been occupied by a great city. Moreover, Hebron itself has changed its position. For Benjamin of Tudela, who visited it nearly seven centuries ago, says that the old Hebron was on the heights, but had been abandoned, and that the new city lay in the valley.The field, and the cave . . . --It is interesting to compare this document, so legally exact and full, with the numerous tablets of terra-cotta now in our museums, and which record with equal exactness the daily business transactions of the people of Ur-Chasdim, whence Abraham had migrated.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 17, 18. - And the field of Ephron, which was in Machpelah, - here the word is used as a proper name (vide supra) - which was before Mamre, - לִפְגֵי over against (Lange), to the east of (Keil), the oak grove - the field, and the cave which was therein, and all the trees that were in the field, that were in all the borders round about, - "In like manner the operations in the contract are just such as are found in modern deeds. It is not enough that you purchase a well-known lot; the contract must mention everything that belongs to it, and certify that fountains or wells in it, trees upon it, etc., are sold with the field" ('Land and Book,' p. 578) - were made sure - literally, stood up or arose, i.e. were confirmed (cf. <a href="/leviticus/27-14.htm">Leviticus 27:14, 19</a>) - unto Abraham for a possession in the presence of the children of Heth, before all that went in at the gate of the city. "This also is true to life. When any sale is now to be effected in a town or village, the whole population gather about the parties at the usual place of concourse, around or near the gate where there is one. There all take part and enter into the pros and cons with as much earnestness as if it were their own individual affair. By these means the operation, in all its circumstances and details, is known to many witnesses, and the thing is made sure without any written contract" ('Land and Book,' p. 579). <a href="/commentaries/genesis/23-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So Ephron’s עֶפְר֗וֹן (‘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 field שְׂדֵ֣ה (śə·ḏêh) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7704.htm">Strong's 7704: </a> Field, land at Machpelah בַּמַּכְפֵּלָ֔ה (bam·maḵ·pê·lāh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4375.htm">Strong's 4375: </a> Machpelah -- a place near Hebron near לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face Mamre, מַמְרֵ֑א (mam·rê) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4471.htm">Strong's 4471: </a> Mamre -- a place in Palestine, also an ally of Abraham the cave וְהַמְּעָרָ֣ה (wə·ham·mə·‘ā·rāh) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4631.htm">Strong's 4631: </a> A cavern that was אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that in it, בּ֔וֹ (bōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the trees הָעֵץ֙ (hā·‘êṣ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6086.htm">Strong's 6086: </a> Tree, trees, wood within בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the boundaries גְּבֻל֖וֹ (gə·ḇu·lōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1366.htm">Strong's 1366: </a> A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed of the field, בַּשָּׂדֶ֔ה (baś·śā·ḏeh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7704.htm">Strong's 7704: </a> Field, land were deeded over וַיָּ֣קָם ׀ (way·yā·qām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/23-17.htm">Genesis 23:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/23-17.htm">Genesis 23:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/23-17.htm">Genesis 23:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/23-17.htm">Genesis 23:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/23-17.htm">Genesis 23:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/23-17.htm">Genesis 23:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/23-17.htm">Genesis 23:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/23-17.htm">Genesis 23:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/23-17.htm">Genesis 23:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/23-17.htm">Genesis 23:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/23-17.htm">OT Law: Genesis 23:17 So the field of Ephron which was (Gen. 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