Genesis 23:20-1964 bbe — And the field and the hollow rock were handed over to Abraham as his property by the children of Heth.
Bible in Basic English
"And the field and the hollow rock were handed over to Abraham as his property by the children of Heth."
— Genesis 23:20-1964, Bible in Basic English
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Genesis 23 — Context
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So Ephron's field at Machpelah near Mamre, with the hollow in the rock and all the trees in the field and round it,
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Became the property of Abraham before the eyes of the children of Heth and of all who came into the town.
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Then Abraham put Sarah his wife to rest in the hollow rock in the field of Machpelah near Mamre, that is, Hebron in the land of Canaan.
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And the field and the hollow rock were handed over to Abraham as his property by the children of Heth.
Genesis 23:20-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Genesis 23:20-1964 say?
Genesis 23:20-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the field and the hollow rock were handed over to Abraham as his property by the children of Heth.”
Where is Genesis 23:20-1964 in the Bible?
Genesis 23:20-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 23, verses 20–1964.
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 23:20-1964.
What translation should I read Genesis 23:20-1964 in?
Genesis 23:20-1964 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 23:20-1964?
Genesis 23:20-1964 reads (BBE): “And the field and the hollow rock were handed over to Abraham as his property by the children of Heth.” 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.