Genesis 23:20
“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.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 23:1-20
- The Death of Sarah 2. ארבע קרית qı̂ryat-'arba‛, “Qirjath-arba‘, city of Arba.” ארבע 'arba‛, “Arba‘, four.” 8. עפרון…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And the field, etc. were made sure - ויקם vaiyakom, were established, caused to stand; the whole transaction having been…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 23:16-20
We have here the conclusion of the treaty between Abraham and Ephron about the burying-place. The bargain was publicly…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
were made sure This verse repeats and summarizes the transaction which for all subsequent ages symbolized to the…
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