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Genesis 23:13

King James Version (KJV)

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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.

Genesis 23:13 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 23:13

Theological / Devotional

I will give thee money. Recognizing in Ephron’s answer his willingness to let him have the cave if he would purchase the field containing it, Abraham bowed again in gratitude. He, of course, declined to accept Ephron’s property as a gift, but asked the price by stating his desire to pay for it.

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