Genesis 23:6

Good News Translation

“Listen to us, sir. We look upon you as a mighty leader; bury your wife in the best grave that we have. Any of us would be glad to give you a grave, so that you can bury her.”

Cross References

Genesis 13:2

Abram was a very rich man, with sheep, goats, and cattle, as well as silver and gold.

Genesis 14:14

When Abram heard that his nephew had been captured, he called together all the fighting men in his camp, 318 in all, and pursued the four kings all the way to Dan.

Genesis 18:12

So Sarah laughed to herself and said, “Now that I am old and worn out, can I still enjoy sex? And besides, my husband is old too.”

Genesis 20:7

But now, give the woman back to her husband. He is a prophet, and he will pray for you, so that you will not die. But if you do not give her back, I warn you that you are going to die, you and all your people.”

Genesis 21:22

At that time Abimelech went with Phicol, the commander of his army, and said to Abraham, “God is with you in everything you do.

Genesis 23:5

They answered,

Genesis 23:7

Then Abraham bowed before them

Genesis 24:18

She said, “Drink, sir,” and quickly lowered her jar from her shoulder and held it while he drank.

Genesis 24:35

“The Lord has greatly blessed my master and made him a rich man. He has given him flocks of sheep and goats, cattle, silver, gold, male and female slaves, camels, and donkeys.

Genesis 31:35

Rachel said to her father, “Do not be angry with me, sir, but I am not able to stand up in your presence; I am having my monthly period.” Laban searched but did not find his household gods.

Genesis 32:18

you must answer, ‘They belong to your servant Jacob. He sends them as a present to his master Esau. Jacob himself is right behind us.’”

Genesis 42:10

“No, sir,” they answered. “We have come as your slaves, to buy food.

Genesis 44:5

Why did you steal my master's silver cup? It is the one he drinks from, the one he uses for divination. You have committed a serious crime!’”

Genesis 44:8

You know that we brought back to you from the land of Canaan the money we found in the top of our sacks. Why then should we steal silver or gold from your master's house?

Exodus 32:22

Aaron answered, “Don't be angry with me; you know how determined these people are to do evil.

Isaiah 45:14

The Lord says to Israel, “The wealth of Egypt and Ethiopia will be yours, and the tall men of Seba will be your slaves; they will follow you in chains. They will bow down to you and confess, ‘God is with you—he alone is God.

Ruth 2:13

Ruth answered, “You are very kind to me, sir. You have made me feel better by speaking gently to me, even though I am not the equal of one of your servants.”