Genesis 23:18

“Unto Abraham for a possession in the presence of the children of Heth, before all that went in at the gate of his city.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Genesis 23:18

Unto Abraham for a possession in the presence of the children of Heth, before all that went in at the gates of his Citie.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

to Abraham for a possession in the presence of the sons of Heth, before all who went in at the gate of his city.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

unto Abraham for a possession in the presence of the children of Heth, before all that went in at the gate of his city.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Became the property of Abraham before the eyes of the children of Heth and of all who came into the town.
- Basic English Bible

to Abraham's possession in the presence of all the Hittites who had come to the gate of his city.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

were assured to Abraham for a possession before the eyes of the sons of Heth, before all who went in at the gate of his city.
- Darby Bible

Was made sure to Abraham for a possession, in the sight of the children of Heth, and of all that went in at the gate of his city.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

unto Abraham for a possession in the presence of the children of Heth, before all that went in at the gate of his city.
- English Revised Version

to Abraham for a possession in the presence of the children of Heth, before all who went in at the gate of his city.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Genesis 23:18

Wesley's Notes for Genesis 23:18


23:20 A burying place - 'Tis worth noting, That a burying - place was the first spot of ground Abraham was possessed of in Canaan. That it was the only piece of land he was ever possessed of, tho' it was all his own in reversion. Those that have least of this earth find a grave in it.


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