Genesis 23:13 - The Scriptures 1998

¹³ and he spoke to Ephron in the hearing of the people of the land, saying, “If only you would hear me. I shall give the amount of silver for the field, take it from me, and let me bury my dead there.”

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹³ And he spake unto Ephron in the audience of the people of the land, saying, But if thou wilt give it, I pray thee, hear me: I will give thee money for the field; take it of me, and I will bury my dead there.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹³ And he said to Ephron in the presence of the people of the land, But if you will give it, I beg of you, hear me. I will give you the price of the field; accept it from me, and I will bury my dead there.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹³ And 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.

Common English Bible

¹³ and spoke to Ephron publicly in the presence of the local citizens: “If only you would accept my offer. I will give you the price of the field. Take it from me so that I can bury my dead there.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹³ And he spoke to Ephron, standing in the midst of the people: "I ask you to hear me. I will give you money for the field. Take it, and so I will bury my dead in it."

Genesis 23:13 Cross References

Genesis 23:12

And Aḇ

Genesis 23:14

And Ephron answered Aḇ

Genesis 33:19

And he bought the portion of the field where he had pitched his tent, from the children of Ḥ

2 Samuel 24:24

And the sovereign said to Arawnah, “No, let me buy it from you for a price, for certain. I am not offering burnt offerings to יהוה  my Elohim without cost.” So Dawiḏ

Acts 20:35

“All this I did show you, by labouring like this, that you ought to help the weak. And remember the words of the Master יהושע, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”

Romans 13:8

Owe no one any matter except to love one another, for he who loves another has filled the Torah.

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.

Hebrews 13:5

Let your way of life be without the love of money, and be satisfied with what you have. For He Himself has said, “I shall never leave you nor forsake you,”