Genesis 23:7

And Abraham stood up, and bowed himself to the people of the land, even to the children of Heth.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 23:7

BSB
Then Abraham rose and bowed down before the people of the land, the Hittites.
AKJV
And Abraham stood up, and bowed himself to the people of the land, even to the children of Heth.
CPDV
Abraham arose, and he reverenced the people of the land, namely, the sons of Heth.
ERV
And Abraham rose up, and bowed himself to the people of the land, even to the children of Heth.
NHEB
Abraham rose up, and bowed himself to the people of the land, to the sons of Heth.
SMT
And Abraham will rise up and will bow himself to the earth before the sons of Heth.

Commentary for Genesis 23:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 23:7
Summary
Patriarch respectfully acknowledges community's kindness
Place
Hebron
Event
Abraham bows in respect
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative