Genesis 23:12

And Abraham bowed down himself before the people of the land.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 23:12

BSB
Again Abraham bowed down before the people of the land
AKJV
And Abraham bowed down himself before the people of the land.
CPDV
Abraham reverenced in the sight of the people of the land.
ERV
And Abraham bowed himself down before the people of the land.
NHEB
Abraham bowed himself down before the people of the land.
SMT
And Abraham will bow himself down before the face of the people of the land.

Commentary for Genesis 23:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 23:12
Summary
Patriarch displays respect before assembled witnesses
Place
Hebron
Event
Abraham bows again
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative