Genesis 23:19

And after this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah before Mamre: the same is Hebron in the land of Canaan.

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Other Translations for Genesis 23:19

BSB

After this, Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the cave of the field at Machpelah near Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan.

AKJV

And after this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah before Mamre: the same is Hebron in the land of Canaan.

CPDV

So then, Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the double cave of the field that overlooked Mamre. This is Hebron in the land of Canaan.

ERV

And after this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah before Mamre (the same is Hebron), in the land of Canaan.

NHEB

After this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah before Mamre (that is, Hebron), in the land of Canaan.

SMT

And after this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah, before the face of Mamra: this is Hebron in the land of Canaan.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 23:19

AndafterH310Adverb PrepositionConjunction thisH3651 AbrahamH85Proper Name Masculine buriedH6912Verb SarahH8283Proper Name FemininehiswifeH802Noun FeminineinthecaveH4631Noun FeminineofthefieldH7704Noun MasculineofMachpelahH4375Proper Name Location beforeH6440Noun Masculine MamreH4471thesameisHebronH2275inthelandH776Noun FeminineofCanaanH3667

Commentary for Genesis 23:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 23:19

Summary

Abraham buries his wife in purchased cave

Place

Hebron

Event

Sarah's burial ceremony

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC