Genesis 23:20

“And the field, and the cave that is therein, were made sure unto Abraham for a possession of a buryingplace by the sons of Heth.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

And the field, and the caue that is therein, were made sure vnto Abraham, for a possession of a burying place, by the sonnes of Heth.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

So the field and the cave that is in it, were deeded over to Abraham for a burial site by the sons of Heth.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And the field, and the cave that is therein, were made sure unto Abraham for a possession of a burying-place by the children of Heth.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And the field and the hollow rock were handed over to Abraham as his property by the children of Heth.
- Basic English Bible

And the field and the cave that was in it were assured to Abraham for a possession of a sepulchre by the sons of Heth.
- Darby Bible

And the field, and the cave that is in it were made sure to Abraham for a possession of a burying-place, by the sons of Heth.
- Webster's Bible

The field, and the cave that is in it, were deeded to Abraham for a possession of a burying place by the children of Heth.
- World English Bible

and established are the field, and the cave which [is] in it, to Abraham for a possession of a burying-place, from the sons of Heth.
- Youngs Literal Bible

And the field, and the cave that is therein, were made sure unto Abraham for a possession of a burying-place by the children of Heth.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Genesis 23:20


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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