Genesis 23:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Ephron answered Abraham, saying unto him,

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And Ephron replied to Abraham, saying to him,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse introduces Ephron's response to Abraham during their negotiation for purchasing burial land.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Genesis, Abraham is mourning the death of his wife Sarah and is negotiating with Ephron, a Hittite leader, to purchase a burial cave in the land of Canaan. This interaction occurs as Abraham, a nomadic patriarch, seeks to secure a permanent burial site for his family, reflecting his faith in God's promise of the land. It highlights the cultural norms of the time, where land transactions involved public bargaining and respect between different peoples.

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Ephron lived among the Hittite people. When Abraham spoke to him, Ephron the Hittite answered Abraham in front of all the Hittites who were gathered at the city gate, saying,

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Abraham spoke to Ephron in front of all the people of the land, saying, 'But if you will sell it to me, please listen to me: I will pay you the full price for the field. Take my money, and I will bury my wife there.'

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And he spoke with them, saying, 'If you are willing to let me bury my dead wife so she's no longer before my eyes, then listen to me and ask Ephron, Zohar's son, on my behalf,'

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