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Genesis 23:7

King James Version (KJV)

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And Abraham stood up, and bowed himself to the people of the land, [even] to the children of Heth.

Genesis 23:7 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 23:7

Theological / Devotional

Abraham stood up. Oriental courtesy, tact, and bargaining procedure are obvious in the arrangements between Abraham and the sons of Heth. Abraham expressed his appreciation by bowing, a common Oriental gesture of gratitude. Meeting no opposition to his rather vague suggestion, Abraham next advanced a concrete proposal.

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