Genesis 23:11 — “No, my lord, hear me; I give you the [entire] field, and I also give you the c… — AMP | maBible

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11 “No, my lord, hear me; I give you the [entire] field, and I also give you the cave that is in it. In the presence of the men of my people I give (sell) it to you; bury your dead [there].”

Passage themes

A generous offer — Nay, my lord, hear me: the field give I thee
A sale before witnesses — in the presence of the sons of my people give I it thee

Notes and references

This was not an offer to give the land to Abraham as a gift, but part of the negotiating process of the time.

Events in this chapter

23.1 — Tombeau Sara en terre promise

Did you know?

Le prix du pardon La Genèse rapporte le premier sacrifice de la Bible : Dieu lui-même habille Adam et Ève de vêtements de peau (Genèse 3:21). Pour couvrir leur honte, un animal a dû mourir. Dès le début, le pardon a un prix, et c'est Dieu qui le paie.

About this book

Author: Moïse · Written: XVe – XIIIe siècle av. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 3h30 · Characters: Adam, Ève, Noé, Abraham (Abram), Sara (Saraï), Isaac, Jacob (Israël), Joseph

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