Genesis 23:6-8
Legacy Standard Bible
6 “Hear us, my lord, you are a [a](A)mighty prince among us; bury your dead in the choicest of our burial sites; none of us will refuse you his burial sites for burying your dead.” 7 So Abraham rose and bowed to the people of the land, the sons of Heth. 8 And he spoke with them, saying, “If it is your [b]desire for me to bury my dead out of my sight, hear me, and meet with (B)Ephron the son of Zohar for me,
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- Genesis 23:6 Lit prince of God
- Genesis 23:8 Lit soul
Genesis 23:6-8
New International Version
6 “Sir, listen to us. You are a mighty prince(A) among us. Bury your dead in the choicest of our tombs. None of us will refuse you his tomb for burying your dead.”
7 Then Abraham rose and bowed down before the people of the land, the Hittites. 8 He said to them, “If you are willing to let me bury my dead, then listen to me and intercede with Ephron son of Zohar(B) on my behalf
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