Genesis 23:14
“And Ephron answered Abraham, saying unto him,”
What does Genesis 23:14 mean?
Genesis 23:14 from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads, "And Ephron answered Abraham, saying unto him, My lord, hearken unto me: the land is worth four hundred shekels of silver; what is that betwixt me and thee? bury therefore thy dead." This verse comes from the…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Value of Integrity in Transactions
In Genesis 23:14, we find a fascinating exchange between Abraham and Ephron regarding the purchase of a burial site for Sarah. The King James Version captures this moment quite succinctly: "And Ephron answered Abraham, saying unto him." This verse may seem relatively…
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O Lord, our Eternal Provider, we come before You today with humble hearts, aware of our need for Your wisdom and guidance in every aspect of our lives. Just as Abraham sought to acquire a burial place for Sarah, his beloved wife, we too find ourselves making decisions that…
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