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Genesis 23:20
And the field and the hollow rock were handed over to Abraham as his property by the children of Heth.
Genesis 23:20 · Bible in Basic English
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Genesis 23:20 in other translations
And the field, and the cave that is therein, were made sure unto Abraham for a possession of a buryingplace by the sons of Heth.
So the field and its cave were deeded by the Hittites to Abraham as a burial site.
The field, and the cave that is in it, were deeded to Abraham by the children of Heth as a possession for a burial place.
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In context
17 So Ephron's field at Machpelah near Mamre, with the hollow in the rock and all the trees in the field and round it,
18 Became the property of Abraham before the eyes of the children of Heth and of all who came into the town.
19 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.
20 And the field and the hollow rock were handed over to Abraham as his property by the children of Heth.
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