KJV ORIGINAL
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
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Ephron's field in Machpelah, near Mamre, was officially transferred to Abraham. This included the field itself, the cave that was in it, and all the trees within the property boundaries.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the completion of Abraham's purchase of the burial ground for Sarah, making it officially and legally his property.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Sarah's death when Abraham needed to purchase a burial place for his wife. In ancient Near Eastern culture, formal property transactions required witnesses and careful documentation of what exactly was being transferred. The detailed description ensures there would be no future disputes about what Abraham owned.
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