Genesis 23:15 cpdv — The land that you request is worth four hundred shekels of silver. This is the price between me and you. But how much i…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"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.” "

— Genesis 23:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 23 — Context

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Abraham reverenced in the sight of the people of the land.

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And he spoke to Ephron, standing in the midst of the people: “I ask you to hear me. I will give you money for the field. Take it, and so I will bury my dead in it.”

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And Ephron responded: “My lord, hear me.

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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.”

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And when Abraham had heard this, he weighed out the money that Ephron had requested, in the hearing of the sons of Heth, four hundred shekels of silver, of the approved public currency.

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And having confirmed that the field, in which there was a double cave overlooking Mamre, formerly belonged to Ephron, both it and the sepulcher, and all its trees, with all its surrounding limits,

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Abraham took it as a possession, in the sight of the sons of Heth and of everyone who was entering at the gate of his city.

Genesis 23:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 23:15 say?
Genesis 23:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “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.” ”
Where is Genesis 23:15 in the Bible?
Genesis 23:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 23, verse 15.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 23:15.
What translation should I read Genesis 23:15 in?
Genesis 23:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 23:15?
Genesis 23:15 reads (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.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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