Genesis 23:13
“And he spake unto Ephron in the audience of the people of the land, saying, But if thou wilt give it, I pray thee, hear me: I will give thee money for the field; take it of me, and I will bury my dead there.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Ephron answered Abraham, saying unto him. The following words:
And Ephron answered Abraham, saying unto him. The…
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
If thou wilt give it - Instead of, if thou wilt give it, we should read, But if thou wilt sell it, I will give thee…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 23:3-15
Here is, I. The humble request which Abraham made to his neighbours, the Hittites, for a burying-place among them, Gen…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
But if thou wilt Abraham answers in short, broken sentences, acknowledging the generous offer, but insisting on the…
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