Genesis 23:4

I am a stranger and a sojourner with you: give me a possession of a buryingplace with you, that I may bury my dead out of my sight.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 23:4

BSB
"I am a foreigner and an outsider among you. Give me a burial site among you so that I can bury my dead."
AKJV
I am a stranger and a sojourner with you: give me a possession of a burial plot with you, that I may bury my dead out of my sight.
CPDV
"I am a newcomer and a sojourner among you. Give me the right of a sepulcher among you, so that I may bury my dead."
ERV
I am a stranger and a sojourner with you: give me a possession of a buryingplace with you, that I may bury my dead out of my sight.
NHEB
"I am a stranger and a foreigner living with you. Give me a possession of a burying-place with you, that I may remove my dead for burial."
SMT
I am a sojourner and stranger with you: give me the possession of a grave with you, and I will bury my dead from my face.

Commentary for Genesis 23:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 23:4
Summary
Foreigner requests burial site from natives
Place
Hebron
Event
Abraham requests burial ground
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative