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Genesis 23:5 nasb — The sons of Heth answered Abraham, saying to him,

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"The sons of Heth answered Abraham, saying to him,"

— Genesis 23:5, NASB

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Genesis 23 — Context

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Sarah died in Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan; and Abraham went in to mourn for Sarah and to weep for her.

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Then Abraham rose from before his dead, and spoke to the sons of Heth, saying,

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"I am a stranger and a sojourner among you; give me a burial site among you that I may bury my dead out of my sight."

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The sons of Heth answered Abraham, saying to him,

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"Hear us, my lord, you are a mighty prince among us; bury your dead in the choicest of our graves; none of us will refuse you his grave for burying your dead."

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So Abraham rose and bowed to the people of the land, the sons of Heth.

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And he spoke with them, saying, "If it is your wish for me to bury my dead out of my sight, hear me, and approach Ephron the son of Zohar for me,

Genesis 23:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 23:5 say?
Genesis 23:5 in the NASB reads: “The sons of Heth answered Abraham, saying to him,”
Where is Genesis 23:5 in the Bible?
Genesis 23:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 23, verse 5.
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 23:5.
What translation should I read Genesis 23:5 in?
Genesis 23:5 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 23:5?
Genesis 23:5 reads (NASB): “The sons of Heth answered Abraham, saying to him,” 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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