New International Version Afterward Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the cave in the field of Machpelah near Mamre (which is at Hebron) in the land of Canaan. New Living Translation Then Abraham buried his wife, Sarah, there in Canaan, in the cave of Machpelah, near Mamre (also called Hebron). English Standard Version After this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah east of Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan. Berean Standard Bible After this, Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the cave of the field at Machpelah near Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan. Berean Literal Bible And after this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah, before Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan. King James Bible And after this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah before Mamre: the same is Hebron in the land of Canaan. New King James Version And after this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah, before Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan. New American Standard Bible After this, Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the cave of the field of Machpelah facing Mamre (that is, Hebron), in the land of Canaan. NASB 1995 After this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field at Machpelah facing Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan. NASB 1977 And after this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field at Machpelah facing Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan. Legacy Standard Bible After this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field at Machpelah facing Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan. Amplified Bible After this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah to the east of Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan. Berean Annotated Bible After this, Abraham (father of many) buried his wife Sarah (princess) in the cave of the field at Machpelah (double) near Mamre (strength / fatness) (that is, Hebron (association)) in the land of Canaan (lowland). Christian Standard Bible After this, Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the cave of the field at Machpelah near Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan. Holman Christian Standard Bible After this, Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the cave of the field at Machpelah near Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan. American Standard Version And after this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah before Mamre (the same is Hebron), in the land of Canaan. Contemporary English Version So Abraham buried his wife Sarah in Machpelah Cave that was in the field English Revised Version And after this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah before Mamre (the same is Hebron), in the land of Canaan. GOD'S WORD® Translation After this, Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the cave in the field of Machpelah, east of Mamre (that is, Hebron). Good News Translation Then Abraham buried his wife Sarah in that cave in the land of Canaan. International Standard Version 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. NET Bible After this Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the cave in the field of Machpelah next to Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan. New Heart English Bible After this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah before Mamre (that is, Hebron), in the land of Canaan. Webster's Bible Translation And after this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah, before Mamre: the same is Hebron in the land of Canaan. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAfter this, Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the cave of the field at Machpelah near Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan. World English Bible After this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah before Mamre (that is, Hebron), in the land of Canaan. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd after this Abraham has buried his wife Sarah at the cave of the field of Machpelah before Mamre (which [is] Hebron), in the land of Canaan; Berean Literal Bible And after this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah, before Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan. Young's Literal Translation And after this hath Abraham buried Sarah his wife at the cave of the field of Machpelah before Mamre (which is Hebron), in the land of Canaan; Smith's Literal Translation And after this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah, before the face of Mamra: this is Hebron in the land of Canaan. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd so Abraham buried Sara his wife, in a double cave of the field, that looked towards Mambre, this is Hebron in the land of Chanaan. Catholic Public Domain Version So then, Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the double cave of the field that overlooked Mamre. This is Hebron in the land of Canaan. New American Bible After this, Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the cave of the field of Machpelah, facing Mamre—now Hebron—in the land of Canaan. New Revised Standard Version After this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah facing Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd after this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the double cave which is in the field before Mamre; the same is Hebron in the land of Canaan. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And after this, Abraham buried Sara his wife in the cave of Iphtha in the field that is next to Mamrey; this is Khebron that is in the land of Canaan. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And after this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah before Mamre--the same is Hebron--in the land of Canaan. Brenton Septuagint Translation After this Abraam buried Sarrha his wife in the Double Cave of the field, which is opposite Mambre, this is Chebron in the land of Chanaan. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Death and Burial of Sarah…18to Abraham’s possession in the presence of all the Hittites who had come to the gate of his city. 19After this, Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the cave of the field at Machpelah near Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan. 20So the field and its cave were deeded by the Hittites to Abraham as a burial site.… Cross References After this, Genesis 22:1 Some time later God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he answered. Genesis 24:1-4 By now Abraham was old and well along in years, and the LORD had blessed him in every way. / So Abraham instructed the chief servant of his household, who managed all he owned, “Place your hand under my thigh, / and I will have you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I am dwelling, … Genesis 25:1-2 Now Abraham had taken another wife, named Keturah, / and she bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. Abraham buried his wife Sarah Genesis 49:31 There Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried, there Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried, and there I buried Leah. Genesis 24:67 And Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah and took Rebekah as his wife. And Isaac loved her and was comforted after his mother’s death. Genesis 35:19-20 So Rachel died and was buried on the way to Ephrath (that is, Bethlehem). / Jacob set up a pillar on her grave; it marks Rachel’s tomb to this day. in the cave of the field at Machpelah Genesis 25:9-10 His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah near Mamre, in the field of Ephron son of Zohar the Hittite. / This was the field that Abraham had bought from the Hittites. Abraham was buried there with his wife Sarah. Genesis 50:13 They carried him to the land of Canaan and buried him in the cave at Machpelah in the field near Mamre, which Abraham had purchased from Ephron the Hittite as a burial site. Genesis 35:27-29 Jacob returned to his father Isaac at Mamre, near Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), where Abraham and Isaac had stayed. / And Isaac lived 180 years. / Then he breathed his last and died and was gathered to his people, old and full of years. And his sons Esau and Jacob buried him. near Mamre (that is, Hebron) Genesis 13:18 So Abram moved his tent and went to live near the Oaks of Mamre at Hebron, where he built an altar to the LORD. Genesis 14:13 Then an escapee came and reported this to Abram the Hebrew. Now Abram was living near the Oaks of Mamre the Amorite, a brother of Eshcol and Aner, all of whom were bound by treaty to Abram. Joshua 14:13-15 Then Joshua blessed Caleb son of Jephunneh and gave him Hebron as his inheritance. / Therefore Hebron belongs to Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite as an inheritance to this day, because he wholly followed the LORD, the God of Israel. / (Hebron used to be called Kiriath-arba, after Arba, the greatest man among the Anakim.) Then the land had rest from war. in the land of Canaan. Genesis 17:8 And to you and your descendants I will give the land where you are residing—all the land of Canaan—as an eternal possession; and I will be their God.” Genesis 12:5 And Abram took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, and all the possessions and people they had acquired in Haran, and set out for the land of Canaan. When they came to the land of Canaan, Exodus 6:4 I also established My covenant with them to give them the land of Canaan, the land where they lived as foreigners. Genesis 49:29-32 Then Jacob instructed them, “I am about to be gathered to my people. Bury me with my fathers in the cave in the field of Ephron the Hittite. / The cave is in the field of Machpelah near Mamre, in the land of Canaan. This is the field Abraham purchased from Ephron the Hittite as a burial site. / There Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried, there Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried, and there I buried Leah. … Treasury of Scripture And after this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah before Mamre: the same is Hebron in the land of Canaan. Genesis 3:19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return. Genesis 25:9,10 And his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron the son of Zohar the Hittite, which is before Mamre; … Genesis 35:27-29 And Jacob came unto Isaac his father unto Mamre, unto the city of Arbah, which is Hebron, where Abraham and Isaac sojourned… Jump to Previous Abraham Afterward Buried Canaan Cave East Facing Field Hebron Hollow Machpelah Mach-Pe'lah Mamre Opposite Rest Rock Sarah WifeJump to Next Abraham Afterward Buried Canaan Cave East Facing Field Hebron Hollow Machpelah Mach-Pe'lah Mamre Opposite Rest Rock Sarah WifeGenesis 23 1. The age and death of Sarah.3. The purchase of the field and cave of Machpelah; 19. where Sarah is buried. After this, Abraham completed the burial arrangements after securing the property from Ephron before the Hittite witnesses. Gen 22:1 Some time later God tested Abraham and said to him,… Abraham buried his wife Sarah Her burial marked the loss of Abraham’s lifelong companion and established a permanent family burial place in the land God had promised. Gen 49:31 There Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried… in the cave of the field at Machpelah The cave was Abraham’s first owned possession in Canaan and later received the bodies of Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Leah. Gen 25:9-10 His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave… near Mamre (that is, Hebron) Hebron had long been associated with Abraham’s residence, worship, and God’s covenant promises. Gen 13:18 So Abram moved his tent and went to live near the Oaks… in the land of Canaan. Sarah’s burial there affirmed Abraham’s faith that God would give this land to his descendants. Gen 17:8 And to you and your descendants I will give the land… Persons / Places / Events 1. AbrahamThe patriarch of the Israelites, known for his faith and obedience to God. In this passage, he is depicted as a grieving husband who honors his wife by securing a burial place for her. 2. Sarah Abraham's wife, who passed away at the age of 127. Her death marks a significant moment in the account of the patriarchs, highlighting the importance of family and legacy. 3. Cave of Machpelah A burial site purchased by Abraham, which becomes the family tomb for the patriarchs and matriarchs. It signifies the first piece of the Promised Land owned by Abraham's descendants. 4. Mamre (Hebron) A location in the land of Canaan, significant in the lives of the patriarchs. It is associated with God's promises and covenants with Abraham. 5. Land of Canaan The land promised by God to Abraham and his descendants. This event underscores the beginning of the fulfillment of God's promise regarding the land. Teaching Points Faith in God's PromisesAbraham's purchase of the burial site reflects his faith in God's promise of the land to his descendants. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's promises, even when fulfillment seems distant. Honoring Family and Legacy Abraham's actions demonstrate the importance of honoring loved ones and preserving family heritage. Christians are called to respect and uphold family values and traditions. The Significance of Place The burial site at Machpelah becomes a symbol of God's faithfulness. Believers can find spiritual significance in places where they have experienced God's presence and promises. Hope Beyond Death The burial of Sarah in the Promised Land points to a hope beyond death, a theme echoed in the New Testament with the promise of eternal life through Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 23:19?2. How does Genesis 23:19 demonstrate Abraham's faith in God's promises? 3. What significance does Sarah's burial location hold in God's covenant with Abraham? 4. How does Genesis 23:19 connect to God's promise of land to Abraham's descendants? 5. How can we honor our loved ones in ways that reflect biblical principles? 6. What lessons on faith and obedience can we learn from Abraham's actions here? 7. Why is Sarah's burial in Genesis 23:19 significant in biblical history? 8. How does Genesis 23:19 reflect the importance of land ownership in biblical times? 9. What does Genesis 23:19 reveal about Abraham's faith and character? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 23? Verse 19. - And after this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife - with what funeral rites can only be conjectured. Monumental evidence attests that the practice of embalming the dead existed in Egypt in the reign of Amunophth I. ( B.C. 1500), though probably originating, earlier. (Sharpe's 'Egypt, vol. 1. p. 31); and an examination of the Mugheir vaults for burying the dead shows that among the early Chaldaeans it was customary to place the corpse upon a matting of reed spread upon a brick floor, the head being pillowed on a single sun-dried brick, and the body turned on its left side, the right arm falling towards the left, and the fingers resting on the edge of a copper bowl, usually placed on the palm of the left hand (vide Rawlinson s 'Ancient Monarchies,' vol. 1. p. 87) - in the cave of the field of Machpelah before: Mamre. In which also in succession his own remains and those of Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Leah were deposited, Rachel alone of the great patriarchal family being absent. This last resting-place of Abraham and his sons, as of Sarah and her daughters, has been identified with Ramet-el-Kalil, an hour's journey to the north of Hebron (which is too distant), where the foundations of an ancient heathen temple are still pointed out as Abraham's house; but is more probably to be sought for in the Mohammedan mosque Haram, built of colossal blocks, and situated on the mountain slope of Hebron towards the east (Robinson, Thomson, Stanley, Tristram), which, after having been for 600 years hermetically sealed against Europeans, - only three during that period having gained access to it in disguise, - was visited in 1862 by the Prince of Wales and party (vide Stanley, 'Lectures on Jewish Church,' App. 2.). The same is Hebron in the land of Canaan (vide Ver. 2). Genesis 23:19 shows Abraham’s faithful, deliberate burial of Sarah in a purchased cave at Machpelah, near Mamre in Canaan. Each phrase underscores respect for the body, confidence in resurrection, and unwavering trust that the land promise is true and tangible. The verse anchors personal grief inside God’s larger, unbreakable covenant story. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Afterוְאַחֲרֵי־ (wə·’a·ḥă·rê-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 310: The hind or following part this, כֵן֩ (ḵên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus Abraham אַבְרָהָ֜ם (’aḇ·rā·hām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 85: Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation buried קָבַ֨ר (qā·ḇar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6912: To inter his wife אִשְׁתּ֗וֹ (’iš·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female Sarah שָׂרָ֣ה (śā·rāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8283: Sarah -- 'princess', a wife of Abraham in אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the cave מְעָרַ֞ת (mə·‘ā·raṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4631: A cavern of the field שְׂדֵ֧ה (śə·ḏêh) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7704: Field, land at Machpelah הַמַּכְפֵּלָ֛ה (ham·maḵ·pê·lāh) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4375: Machpelah -- a place near Hebron near עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Mamre מַמְרֵ֖א (mam·rê) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4471: Mamre -- a place in Palestine, also an ally of Abraham (that is, הִ֣וא (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are Hebron) חֶבְר֑וֹן (ḥeḇ·rō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2275: Hebron -- 'association, league', a city in southern Judah in the land בְּאֶ֖רֶץ (bə·’e·reṣ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land of Canaan. כְּנָֽעַן׃ (kə·nā·‘an) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3667: Canaan -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their land West of the Jordan Additonal Resources Genesis 23:19 Blue Letter BibleGenesis 23:19 Bible Gateway Genesis 23:19 Bible.com Genesis 23:19 NIV |
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