Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
to Abraham in the presence of all the Hittites and everyone who was entering the city gate.
New American Standard Bible
to Abraham for a possession
King James Version
Unto Abraham for a possession in the presence of the children of Heth, before all that went in at the gate of his city.
Holman Bible
Abraham’s possession in the presence of all the Hittites who came to the gate of his city.
A Conservative Version
to Abraham for a possession in the presence of the sons of Heth, before all who went in at the gate of his city.
American Standard Version
unto Abraham for a possession in the presence of the children of Heth, before all that went in at the gate of his city.
Amplified
to Abraham as his possession in the presence of the Hittites, before all who were entering at the gate of his city.
Bible in Basic English
Became the property of Abraham before the eyes of the children of Heth and of all who came into the town.
Darby Translation
were assured to Abraham for a possession before the eyes of the sons of Heth, before all who went in at the gate of his city.
Julia Smith Translation
To Abraham for a possession before the eyes of the sons of Heth, with all going to the gate of his city.
King James 2000
To Abraham for a possession in the presence of the children of Heth, before all that went in at the gate of his city.
Lexham Expanded Bible
to Abraham as a property in the presence of the Hittites, with respect to all [who were] entering the gate of his city.
Modern King James verseion
to Abraham for a possession in the presence of the sons of Heth, before all that went in at the gate of his city.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
in the sight of the children of Heth and of all that went in at the gates of the city.
NET Bible
as his property in the presence of the sons of Heth before all who entered the gate of Ephron's city.
New Heart English Bible
to Abraham for a possession in the presence of the children of Heth, before all who went in at the gate of his city.
The Emphasized Bible
to Abraham as a purchase in the eyes of the sons of Heth, - with all who were entering the gate of his city.
Webster
To Abraham for a possession in the presence of the children of Heth, before all that entered the gate of his city.
World English Bible
to Abraham for a possession in the presence of the children of Heth, before all who went in at the gate of his city.
Youngs Literal Translation
to Abraham by purchase, before the eyes of the sons of Heth, among all entering the gate of his city.
Themes
Abraham » He purchases a place for her burial, and buries her in a cave
Contracts » By consummating in the presence of the public at the gate of the city
Courts of justice » Inferior » All transfers of property made before
Covenants » Conditions of » Witnessed
Heth » Son of canaan, and ancestor of the hittites
Land » Conveyance of, by written deeds and other forms
Machpelah » The burying place of sarah, abraham, isaac, rebekah, leah, and jacob
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 23:18
Verse Info
Context Readings
Sarah's Death And Burial
17 That's how Ephron's field in Machpelah, east of Mamre the field, the cave that was in it, and all the trees that were within the boundaries of the field came to be deeded 18 to Abraham in the presence of all the Hittites and everyone who was entering the city gate. 19 After this, Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the cave at the field of Machpelah, east of Mamre (that is, in Hebron) in the land of Canaan.
Cross References
Genesis 34:20
Now Shechem was the most important person in his father's household. So Hamor and his son Shechem entered the gate of their city and addressed the men of their city.
Ruth 4:1
Meanwhile, Boaz approached the city gate and sat down there. Just then, the very same related redeemer whom Boaz had mentioned came by, so Boaz called out to him, "Come over and sit down here, my friend!" So the man came over and sat down.
Jeremiah 32:12
and I gave the deed of purchase to Neriah's son Baruch, the grandson of Mahseiah, in the presence of my cousin Hanamel, in the presence of the witnesses who signed the deed of purchase, and in the presence of all the Judeans sitting in the courtyard of the guard.