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.

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Other Translations for Genesis 23:20

BSB
So the field and its cave were deeded by the Hittites to Abraham as a burial site.
AKJV
And the field, and the cave that is therein, were made sure to Abraham for a possession of a burial plot by the sons of Heth.
CPDV
And the field was confirmed to Abraham, with the cave that was in it, as a memorial possession before the sons of Heth.
ERV
And the field, and the cave that is therein, were made sure unto Abraham for a possession of a buryingplace by the children of Heth.
NHEB
The field, and the cave that is in it, were deeded to Abraham as a possession for a burial place by the sons of Heth.
SMT
And the field will stand, and the cave which is in it, to Abraham for the possession of a burying place, from the sons of Heth.

Commentary for Genesis 23:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 23:20
Summary
Burial property formally confirmed as Abraham's
Place
Hebron
Event
Final property confirmation
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative