Nay, my lord, hear me: the field give I thee, and the cave that is therein, I give it thee; in the presence of the sons of my people give I it thee: bury thy dead.
No, my lord, listen to me: I'm giving you the field and the cave that's in it. I'm giving it to you in front of all my people as witnesses. Go ahead and bury your dead there.
Ephron the Hittite is generously offering to give Abraham both the field and cave for free so Abraham can bury his wife Sarah.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Abraham is mourning the death of his wife Sarah and seeking a proper burial site in the land of Canaan, which God had promised to his descendants. He is negotiating with Ephron, a Hittite leader, who publicly offers him a field and a cave as a gift in the presence of witnesses to ensure the transaction's legitimacy. This event underscores Abraham's faith and his desire to secure a lasting inheritance in the Promised Land, even as a resident alien among the Hittites.
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