Genesis 23:15

My lord, hearken unto me: the land is worth four hundred shekels of silver; what is that betwixt me and thee? bury therefore thy dead.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 23:15

BSB
"Listen to me, my lord. The land is worth four hundred shekels of silver, but what is that between you and me? Bury your dead."
AKJV
My lord, listen to me: the land is worth four hundred shekels of silver; what is that between me and you? bury therefore your dead.
CPDV
The land that you request is worth four hundred shekels of silver. This is the price between me and you. But how much is this? Bury your dead."
ERV
My lord, hearken unto me: a piece of land worth four hundred shekels of silver, what is that betwixt me and thee? bury therefore thy dead.
NHEB
"My lord, listen to me. What is a piece of land worth four hundred shekels of silver between me and you? Therefore bury your dead."
SMT
Lord, hear me: the land, four hundred shekels of silver; between me and between thee, what is that? and bury thy dead.

Commentary for Genesis 23:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 23:15
Summary
Ephron names the price for burial property
Place
Machpelah
Event
Establishing purchase price
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative