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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><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"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/23.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Then Abraham rose and bowed down before the people of the land, the Hittites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/23.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Abraham bowed low before the Hittites<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Abraham rose and bowed to the Hittites, the people of the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Abraham rose and bowed down before the people of the land, the Hittites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Abraham stood up, and bowed himself to the people of the land, <i>even</i> to the children of Heth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Abraham stood up and bowed himself to the people of the land, the sons of Heth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Abraham stood up and bowed to the people of the land, the sons of Heth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So Abraham rose and bowed to the people of the land, the sons of Heth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So Abraham rose and bowed to the people of the land, the sons of Heth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Abraham rose and bowed to the people of the land, the sons of Heth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Abraham stood up and bowed to the people of the land, the Hittites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Abraham rose and bowed down to the Hethites, the people of the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Abraham rose and bowed down to the Hittites, the people of the land. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Abraham rose up, and bowed himself to the people of the land, even to the children of Heth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Abraham bowed down <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Abraham rose up, and bowed himself to the people of the land, even to the children of Heth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Abraham got up in front of the Hittites, the people of that region, and bowed with his face touching the ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then Abraham bowed before them <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Abraham rose and bowed before the Hittites, the people of the land, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Abraham rose and bowed down before the people of the land, the Hittites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Abraham got up and bowed down to the local people, the sons of Heth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Abraham rose up, and bowed himself to the people of the land, to the sons of Heth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Abraham stood up and bowed himself to the people of the land, to the children of Heth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Abraham rose up, and bowed himself to the people of the land, to the children of Heth. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Abraham rises and bows himself to the people of the land, to the sons of Heth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Abraham riseth and boweth himself to the people of the land, to the sons of Heth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Abraham will rise up and will bow himself to the earth before the sons of Heth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Abraham rose up, and bowed down to the people of the land, to wit the children of Heth: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Abraham arose, and he reverenced the people of the land, namely, the sons of Heth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Abraham, however, proceeded to bow low before the people of the land, the Hittites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Abraham rose and bowed to the Hittites, the people of the land.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Abraham stood up and bowed himself to the people of the land, that is, to the Hittites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Abraham stood and he bowed to the people of the land to the sons of Khyth.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Abraham rose up, and bowed down to the people of the land, even to the children of Heth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Abraam rose up and did obeisance to the people of the land, to the sons of Chet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/23-7.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=5069" 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/23.htm">The Death and Burial of Sarah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>“Listen to us, sir. You are God’s chosen one among us. Bury your dead in the finest of our tombs. None of us will withhold his tomb for burying your dead.” <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><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.">Then Abraham</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.">rose</a> <a href="/hebrew/7812.htm" title="7812: way·yiš·ta·ḥū (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To bow down. A primitive root; to depress, i.e. Prostrate.">and bowed down</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: lə·‘am- (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">before the people</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.">of the land,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: liḇ·nê- (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the Hittites.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2845.htm" title="2845: ḥêṯ (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Canaan and probably ancestor of the Hittites. From chathath; terror; Cheth, an aboriginal Canaanite."></a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>“If you are willing for me to bury my dead,” he said to them, “listen to me, and approach Ephron son of Zohar on my behalf…<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/18-2.htm">Genesis 18:2</a></span><br />And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/33-3.htm">Genesis 33:3</a></span><br />But Jacob himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground seven times as he approached his brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/42-6.htm">Genesis 42:6</a></span><br />Now Joseph was the ruler of the land; he was the one who sold grain to all its people. So when his brothers arrived, they bowed down before him with their faces to the ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/43-26.htm">Genesis 43:26</a></span><br />When Joseph came home, they presented him with the gifts they had brought, and they bowed to the ground before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/44-14.htm">Genesis 44:14</a></span><br />When Judah and his brothers arrived at Joseph’s house, he was still there, and they fell to the ground before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/18-7.htm">Exodus 18:7</a></span><br />So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law and bowed down and kissed him. They greeted each other and went into the tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/2-10.htm">Ruth 2:10</a></span><br />At this, she fell on her face, bowing low to the ground, and said to him, “Why have I found such favor in your eyes that you should take notice of me, even though I am a foreigner?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-23.htm">1 Samuel 25:23</a></span><br />When Abigail saw David, she quickly got off the donkey, fell facedown, and bowed before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/14-4.htm">2 Samuel 14:4</a></span><br />When the woman from Tekoa went to the king, she fell facedown in homage and said, “Help me, O king!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/24-20.htm">2 Samuel 24:20</a></span><br />When Araunah looked out and saw the king and his servants coming toward him, he went out and bowed facedown before the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-16.htm">1 Kings 1:16</a></span><br />And Bathsheba bowed down in homage to the king, who asked, “What is your desire?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/2-15.htm">2 Kings 2:15</a></span><br />When the sons of the prophets who were watching him from Jericho saw what had happened, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.” And they went to meet him and bowed down to the ground before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-11.htm">Matthew 2:11</a></span><br />On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-2.htm">Matthew 8:2</a></span><br />Suddenly a leper came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-26.htm">Matthew 18:26</a></span><br />Then the servant fell on his knees before him. ‘Have patience with me,’ he begged, ‘and I will pay back everything.’</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Abraham stood up, and bowed himself to the people of the land, even to the children of Heth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/18-2.htm">Genesis 18:2</a></b></br> And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw <i>them</i>, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/19-1.htm">Genesis 19:1</a></b></br> And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing <i>them</i> rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/18-24.htm">Proverbs 18:24</a></b></br> A man <i>that hath</i> friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend <i>that</i> sticketh closer than a brother.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/23-5.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/19-1.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/isaiah/46-1.htm">Boweth</a> <a href="/genesis/23-5.htm">Children</a> <a href="/genesis/23-5.htm">Heth</a> <a href="/genesis/23-5.htm">Hittites</a> <a href="/genesis/20-16.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/genesis/23-3.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/genesis/23-3.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/genesis/23-3.htm">Stood</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/23-10.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/23-12.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/genesis/23-12.htm">Boweth</a> <a href="/genesis/23-10.htm">Children</a> <a href="/genesis/23-10.htm">Heth</a> <a href="/genesis/23-10.htm">Hittites</a> <a href="/genesis/31-1.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/genesis/28-18.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/genesis/24-54.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/genesis/24-30.htm">Stood</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 23</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/23-1.htm">The age and death of Sarah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/23-3.htm">The purchase of the field and cave of Machpelah;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/23-19.htm">where Sarah is buried.</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/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><b>Then Abraham rose</b><br>This phrase indicates a transition from a seated or resting position to one of action, suggesting respect and readiness to engage in negotiation. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, rising was a sign of respect and readiness to conduct business or dialogue. Abraham's actions here reflect his status as a patriarch and a man of integrity.<p><b>and bowed down</b><br>Bowing was a customary gesture of respect and humility in ancient cultures. Abraham's bowing before the Hittites demonstrates his acknowledgment of their authority and his desire to conduct the transaction honorably. This act of humility is significant, as Abraham is a man of great wealth and promise, yet he shows deference to the local customs and people.<p><b>before the people of the land,</b><br>The phrase "people of the land" refers to the inhabitants of Canaan, specifically the Hittites in this context. This indicates that Abraham is engaging with the established residents of the region, acknowledging their rights and presence. It highlights the importance of community and social structures in ancient times, where land transactions required public acknowledgment and agreement.<p><b>the Hittites.</b><br>The Hittites were a significant group in the ancient Near East, known for their advanced culture and influence. Archaeological evidence supports their presence in the region during the time of Abraham. This interaction with the Hittites underscores the historical and cultural setting of the narrative, where Abraham, a sojourner, seeks to secure a burial place for his wife Sarah. The Hittites' willingness to negotiate with Abraham reflects the mutual respect and recognition between different peoples in the land.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a></b><br>The patriarch of the Israelites, known for his faith and obedience to God. In this passage, he is negotiating for a burial site for his wife, Sarah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hittites.htm">Hittites</a></b><br>A group of people living in the land of Canaan. They are the inhabitants of the land where Abraham seeks to purchase a burial site.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_land_of_canaan.htm">The Land of Canaan</a></b><br>The region where the Hittites lived and where Abraham was residing as a foreigner. It is significant as the land promised to Abraham and his descendants by God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/sarah's_death.htm">Sarah's Death</a></b><br>The event that precipitates this negotiation. Sarah, Abraham's wife, has died, and Abraham seeks a proper burial place for her.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_cave_of_machpelah.htm">The Cave of Machpelah</a></b><br>Although not mentioned directly in this verse, it is the burial site Abraham is negotiating to purchase from the Hittites.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_and_humility_in_interactions.htm">Respect and Humility in Interactions</a></b><br>Abraham's act of bowing before the Hittites demonstrates respect and humility. As believers, we are called to approach others with a similar attitude, valuing and honoring them in our interactions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a></b><br>Despite being a foreigner, Abraham's actions are rooted in his faith in God's promises. We are encouraged to trust in God's promises, even when circumstances seem uncertain.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community_relations.htm">The Importance of Community Relations</a></b><br>Abraham's negotiation with the Hittites shows the importance of maintaining good relationships with those around us, even if they do not share our faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_the_future.htm">Preparation for the Future</a></b><br>Abraham's purchase of a burial site reflects foresight and preparation. As Christians, we should also be mindful of planning for the future, both practically and spiritually.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_as_strangers_in_the_world.htm">Living as Strangers in the World</a></b><br>Abraham's status as a foreigner in Canaan is a reminder that as Christians, we are also sojourners in this world, called to live with an eternal perspective.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Abraham stood up</span> (the customary posture among Orientals in buying and selling being that of sitting), <span class="cmt_word">and bowed himself to the people of the land</span>, even to the children of Hath - an act of respect quite accordant with modern Oriental manners (<span class="accented">vide</span> Thomson, 'Land and Book,' p. 579). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/23-7.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">Then Abraham</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְרָהָ֛ם</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">rose</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֧קָם</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·qām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and bowed down</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשְׁתַּ֥חוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·ta·ḥū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7812.htm">Strong's 7812: </a> </span><span class="str2">To depress, prostrate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before the people</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעַם־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘am-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the land,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָ֖רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Hittites.</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבְנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(liḇ·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/23-7.htm">Genesis 23:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/23-7.htm">Genesis 23:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/23-7.htm">Genesis 23:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/23-7.htm">Genesis 23:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/23-7.htm">Genesis 23:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/23-7.htm">Genesis 23:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/23-7.htm">Genesis 23:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/23-7.htm">Genesis 23:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/23-7.htm">Genesis 23:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/23-7.htm">Genesis 23:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/23-7.htm">OT Law: Genesis 23:7 Abraham rose up and bowed himself (Gen. 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