Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then Abraham rose and bowed down before the people of the land, the Hittites. New Living Translation Then Abraham bowed low before the Hittites English Standard Version Abraham rose and bowed to the Hittites, the people of the land. Berean Standard Bible Then Abraham rose and bowed down before the people of the land, the Hittites. King James Bible And Abraham stood up, and bowed himself to the people of the land, even to the children of Heth. New King James Version Then Abraham stood up and bowed himself to the people of the land, the sons of Heth. New American Standard Bible So Abraham stood up and bowed to the people of the land, the sons of Heth. NASB 1995 So Abraham rose and bowed to the people of the land, the sons of Heth. NASB 1977 So Abraham rose and bowed to the people of the land, the sons of Heth. Legacy Standard Bible So Abraham rose and bowed to the people of the land, the sons of Heth. Amplified Bible So Abraham stood up and bowed to the people of the land, the Hittites. Christian Standard Bible Then Abraham rose and bowed down to the Hethites, the people of the land. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Abraham rose and bowed down to the Hittites, the people of the land. American Standard Version And Abraham rose up, and bowed himself to the people of the land, even to the children of Heth. Contemporary English Version Abraham bowed down English Revised Version And Abraham rose up, and bowed himself to the people of the land, even to the children of Heth. GOD'S WORD® Translation Abraham got up in front of the Hittites, the people of that region, and bowed with his face touching the ground. Good News Translation Then Abraham bowed before them International Standard Version Abraham rose and bowed before the Hittites, the people of the land, Majority Standard Bible Then Abraham rose and bowed down before the people of the land, the Hittites. NET Bible Abraham got up and bowed down to the local people, the sons of Heth. New Heart English Bible Abraham rose up, and bowed himself to the people of the land, to the sons of Heth. Webster's Bible Translation And Abraham stood up and bowed himself to the people of the land, to the children of Heth. World English Bible Abraham rose up, and bowed himself to the people of the land, to the children of Heth. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Abraham rises and bows himself to the people of the land, to the sons of Heth, Young's Literal Translation And Abraham riseth and boweth himself to the people of the land, to the sons of Heth, Smith's Literal Translation And Abraham will rise up and will bow himself to the earth before the sons of Heth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAbraham rose up, and bowed down to the people of the land, to wit the children of Heth: Catholic Public Domain Version Abraham arose, and he reverenced the people of the land, namely, the sons of Heth. New American Bible Abraham, however, proceeded to bow low before the people of the land, the Hittites, New Revised Standard Version Abraham rose and bowed to the Hittites, the people of the land. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Abraham stood up and bowed himself to the people of the land, that is, to the Hittites. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Abraham stood and he bowed to the people of the land to the sons of Khyth. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Abraham rose up, and bowed down to the people of the land, even to the children of Heth. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Abraam rose up and did obeisance to the people of the land, to the sons of Chet. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Death and Burial of Sarah…6“Listen to us, sir. You are God’s chosen one among us. Bury your dead in the finest of our tombs. None of us will withhold his tomb for burying your dead.” 7Then Abraham rose and bowed down before the people of the land, the Hittites. 8“If you are willing for me to bury my dead,” he said to them, “listen to me, and approach Ephron son of Zohar on my behalf… Cross References Genesis 18:2 And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground. Genesis 33:3 But Jacob himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground seven times as he approached his brother. Genesis 42:6 Now Joseph was the ruler of the land; he was the one who sold grain to all its people. So when his brothers arrived, they bowed down before him with their faces to the ground. Genesis 43:26 When Joseph came home, they presented him with the gifts they had brought, and they bowed to the ground before him. Genesis 44:14 When Judah and his brothers arrived at Joseph’s house, he was still there, and they fell to the ground before him. Exodus 18:7 So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law and bowed down and kissed him. They greeted each other and went into the tent. Ruth 2:10 At this, she fell on her face, bowing low to the ground, and said to him, “Why have I found such favor in your eyes that you should take notice of me, even though I am a foreigner?” 1 Samuel 25:23 When Abigail saw David, she quickly got off the donkey, fell facedown, and bowed before him. 2 Samuel 14:4 When the woman from Tekoa went to the king, she fell facedown in homage and said, “Help me, O king!” 2 Samuel 24:20 When Araunah looked out and saw the king and his servants coming toward him, he went out and bowed facedown before the king. 1 Kings 1:16 And Bathsheba bowed down in homage to the king, who asked, “What is your desire?” 2 Kings 2:15 When the sons of the prophets who were watching him from Jericho saw what had happened, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.” And they went to meet him and bowed down to the ground before him. Matthew 2:11 On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 8:2 Suddenly a leper came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” Matthew 18:26 Then the servant fell on his knees before him. ‘Have patience with me,’ he begged, ‘and I will pay back everything.’ Treasury of Scripture And Abraham stood up, and bowed himself to the people of the land, even to the children of Heth. Genesis 18:2 And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground, Genesis 19:1 And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground; Proverbs 18:24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. Jump to Previous Abraham Bowed Boweth Children Heth Hittites Honour Riseth Rose StoodJump to Next Abraham Bowed Boweth Children Heth Hittites Honour Riseth Rose StoodGenesis 23 1. The age and death of Sarah.3. The purchase of the field and cave of Machpelah; 19. where Sarah is buried. Then Abraham rose This phrase indicates a transition from a seated or resting position to one of action, suggesting respect and readiness to engage in negotiation. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, rising was a sign of respect and readiness to conduct business or dialogue. Abraham's actions here reflect his status as a patriarch and a man of integrity. and bowed down before the people of the land, the Hittites. Persons / Places / Events 1. AbrahamThe patriarch of the Israelites, known for his faith and obedience to God. In this passage, he is negotiating for a burial site for his wife, Sarah. 2. Hittites A group of people living in the land of Canaan. They are the inhabitants of the land where Abraham seeks to purchase a burial site. 3. The Land of Canaan The region where the Hittites lived and where Abraham was residing as a foreigner. It is significant as the land promised to Abraham and his descendants by God. 4. Sarah's Death The event that precipitates this negotiation. Sarah, Abraham's wife, has died, and Abraham seeks a proper burial place for her. 5. The Cave of Machpelah Although not mentioned directly in this verse, it is the burial site Abraham is negotiating to purchase from the Hittites. Teaching Points Respect and Humility in InteractionsAbraham's act of bowing before the Hittites demonstrates respect and humility. As believers, we are called to approach others with a similar attitude, valuing and honoring them in our interactions. Faith in God's Promises Despite being a foreigner, Abraham's actions are rooted in his faith in God's promises. We are encouraged to trust in God's promises, even when circumstances seem uncertain. The Importance of Community Relations Abraham's negotiation with the Hittites shows the importance of maintaining good relationships with those around us, even if they do not share our faith. Preparation for the Future Abraham's purchase of a burial site reflects foresight and preparation. As Christians, we should also be mindful of planning for the future, both practically and spiritually. Living as Strangers in the World Abraham's status as a foreigner in Canaan is a reminder that as Christians, we are also sojourners in this world, called to live with an eternal perspective.Verse 7. - And Abraham stood up (the customary posture among Orientals in buying and selling being that of sitting), and bowed himself to the people of the land, even to the children of Hath - an act of respect quite accordant with modern Oriental manners (vide Thomson, 'Land and Book,' p. 579). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Abrahamאַבְרָהָ֛ם (’aḇ·rā·hām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 85: Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation rose וַיָּ֧קָם (way·yā·qām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand and bowed down וַיִּשְׁתַּ֥חוּ (way·yiš·ta·ḥū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7812: To depress, prostrate before the people לְעַם־ (lə·‘am-) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock of the land, הָאָ֖רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land the Hittites. לִבְנֵי־ (liḇ·nê-) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son Links Genesis 23:7 NIVGenesis 23:7 NLT Genesis 23:7 ESV Genesis 23:7 NASB Genesis 23:7 KJV Genesis 23:7 BibleApps.com Genesis 23:7 Biblia Paralela Genesis 23:7 Chinese Bible Genesis 23:7 French Bible Genesis 23:7 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 23:7 Abraham rose up and bowed himself (Gen. 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