Genesis 23:8 net — Then he said to them,“If you agree that I may bury my dead, then hear me out. Ask Ephron the son of Zohar

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"Then he said to them,“If you agree that I may bury my dead, then hear me out. Ask Ephron the son of Zohar"

— Genesis 23:8, NET Bible

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Genesis 23 — Context

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The sons of Heth answered Abraham,

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“Listen, sir, you are a mighty prince among us! You may bury your dead in the choicest of our tombs. None of us will refuse you his tomb to prevent you from burying your dead.”

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Abraham got up and bowed down to the local people, the sons of Heth.

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Then he said to them,“If you agree that I may bury my dead, then hear me out. Ask Ephron the son of Zohar

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if he will sell me the cave of Machpelah that belongs to him; it is at the end of his field. Let him sell it to me publicly for the full price, so that I may own it as a burial site.”

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(Now Ephron was sitting among the sons of Heth.) Ephron the Hittite replied to Abraham in the hearing of the sons of Heth– before all who entered the gate of his city–

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“No, my lord! Hear me out. I sell you both the field and the cave that is in it. In the presence of my people I sell it to you. Bury your dead.”

Genesis 23:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 23:8 say?
Genesis 23:8 in the NET Bible reads: “Then he said to them,“If you agree that I may bury my dead, then hear me out. Ask Ephron the son of Zohar”
Where is Genesis 23:8 in the Bible?
Genesis 23:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 23, verse 8.
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 23:8.
What translation should I read Genesis 23:8 in?
Genesis 23:8 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 23:8?
Genesis 23:8 reads (NET): “Then he said to them,“If you agree that I may bury my dead, then hear me out. Ask Ephron the son of Zohar” 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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