Genesis 23:7
“And Abraham stood up, and bowed himself to the people of the land, even to the children of Heth.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Abraham stood up,.... For, having made his speech to the children of Heth, he sat down waiting for an answer; or…
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…
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
bowed himself Abraham's humble demeanour towards the people of the land doubtless conforms to the elaborate usages of…
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