Genesis 23:14
What does Genesis 23:14 mean?
A plain-English look at Genesis 23:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Genesis 23:14 means
Ephron responds to Abraham, ready to name a price for his land. His direct answer indicates that he has accepted Abraham's clear intention to purchase, moving beyond the preliminary offers of generosity. This exchange signals that the negotiation is now progressing to the financial details, which will lead to the formal acquisition of the burial site.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And Ephron answered Abraham, saying unto him,
KJV
King James Version · 1611And Ephron answered Abraham, saying unto him,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And Ephron answered Abraham, saying unto him,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949So Ephron said to Abraham,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And Ephron answereth Abraham, saying to him,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And Ephron answered:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And Ephron answered Abraham, saying to him,
Context
This verse consists of Ephron's direct answer to Abraham's renewed insistence on purchasing the land in verse 13. This brief but important response signals Ephron's willingness to engage in a formal sale. It directly precedes the critical moment where Ephron names his price, thereby advancing the narrative toward the final agreement and transaction.
v.13And he spake unto Ephron in the audience of the people of the land, saying, But if thou wilt, I pray thee, hear me: I will give the price of the field; take it of me, and I will bury my dead there.
v.14This passage
v.15My lord, hearken unto me: a piece of land worth four hundred shekels of silver, what is that betwixt me and thee? bury therefore thy dead.
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