Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version the field Abraham had bought from the Hittites. There Abraham was buried with his wife Sarah. New Living Translation This was the field Abraham had purchased from the Hittites and where he had buried his wife Sarah. English Standard Version the field that Abraham purchased from the Hittites. There Abraham was buried, with Sarah his wife. Berean Standard Bible This was the field that Abraham had bought from the Hittites. Abraham was buried there with his wife Sarah. King James Bible The field which Abraham purchased of the sons of Heth: there was Abraham buried, and Sarah his wife. New King James Version the field which Abraham purchased from the sons of Heth. There Abraham was buried, and Sarah his wife. New American Standard Bible the field which Abraham purchased from the sons of Heth; there Abraham was buried with his wife Sarah. NASB 1995 the field which Abraham purchased from the sons of Heth; there Abraham was buried with Sarah his wife. NASB 1977 the field which Abraham purchased from the sons of Heth; there Abraham was buried with Sarah his wife. Legacy Standard Bible the field which Abraham bought from the sons of Heth; there Abraham was buried with Sarah his wife. Amplified Bible the field which Abraham purchased from the sons of Heth; there Abraham was buried with Sarah his wife. Christian Standard Bible This was the field that Abraham bought from the Hethites. Abraham was buried there with his wife Sarah. Holman Christian Standard Bible This was the field that Abraham bought from the Hittites. Abraham was buried there with his wife Sarah. American Standard Version the field which Abraham purchased of the children of Heth: there was Abraham buried, and Sarah his wife. English Revised Version the field which Abraham purchased of the children of Heth: there was Abraham buried, and Sarah his wife. GOD'S WORD® Translation This was the field that Abraham had bought from the Hittites. There Abraham was buried with his wife Sarah. Good News Translation It was the field that Abraham had bought from the Hittites; both Abraham and his wife Sarah were buried there. International Standard Version This was the same field that Abraham had bought from the son of Heth, where Abraham and his wife Sarah were buried. NET Bible This was the field Abraham had purchased from the sons of Heth. There Abraham was buried with his wife Sarah. New Heart English Bible the field which Abraham purchased from the sons of Heth. Abraham was buried there with Sarah, his wife. Webster's Bible Translation The field which Abraham purchased of the sons of Heth: there was Abraham buried, and Sarah his wife. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThis was the field that Abraham had bought from the Hittites. Abraham was buried there with his wife Sarah. World English Bible the field which Abraham purchased from the children of Heth. Abraham was buried there with Sarah, his wife. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthe field which Abraham bought from the sons of Heth—there Abraham has been buried, and his wife Sarah. Young's Literal Translation the field which Abraham bought from the sons of Heth -- there hath Abraham been buried, and Sarah his wife. Smith's Literal Translation The field which Abraham bought from the sons of Heth: there Abraham was buried, and Sarah his wife. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhich he had bought of the children of Heth: there was he buried, and Sara his wife. Catholic Public Domain Version which he had bought from the sons of Heth. There he was buried, with his wife Sarah. New American Bible the field that Abraham had bought from the Hittites; there he was buried next to his wife Sarah. New Revised Standard Version the field that Abraham purchased from the Hittites. There Abraham was buried, with his wife Sarah. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe field which Abraham purchased from the sons of Heth, as a possession for a burial ground. There was Abraham buried, and Sarah his wife. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The field that Abraham bought from the sons of Khyth for an inheritance of the tomb; there Abraham was buried and Sara his wife. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917the field which Abraham purchased of the children of Heth; there was Abraham buried, and Sarah his wife. Brenton Septuagint Translation even the field and the cave which Abraam bought of the sons of Chet; there they buried Abraam and Sarrha his wife. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Death of Abraham…9His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah near Mamre, in the field of Ephron son of Zohar the Hittite. 10This was the field that Abraham had bought from the Hittites. Abraham was buried there with his wife Sarah. 11After Abraham’s death, God blessed his son Isaac, who lived near Beer-lahai-roi.… Cross References Genesis 23:19 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. 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. ... 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 12:7 Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said, “I will give this land to your offspring.” So Abram built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to him. Genesis 13:15 for all the land that you see, I will give to you and your offspring forever. Genesis 15:18 On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates— 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 24:7 The LORD, the God of heaven, who brought me from my father’s house and my native land, who spoke to me and promised me on oath, saying, ‘To your offspring I will give this land’—He will send His angel before you so that you can take a wife for my son from there. Genesis 26:3-4 Stay in this land as a foreigner, and I will be with you and bless you. For I will give all these lands to you and your offspring, and I will confirm the oath that I swore to your father Abraham. / I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give them all these lands, and through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, Genesis 28:13 And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. Genesis 35:12 The land that I gave to Abraham and Isaac I will give to you, and I will give this land to your descendants after you.” Genesis 48:4 and told me, ‘Behold, I will make you fruitful and multiply you; I will make you a multitude of peoples, and will give this land to your descendants after you as an everlasting possession.’ Exodus 6:8 And I will bring you into the land that I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I will give it to you as a possession. I am the LORD!’” Acts 7:5 He gave him no inheritance here, not even a foot of ground. But God promised to give possession of the land to Abraham and his descendants, even though he did not yet have a child. Hebrews 11:9 By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. Treasury of Scripture The field which Abraham purchased of the sons of Heth: there was Abraham buried, and Sarah his wife. The field. Genesis 23:16 And Abraham hearkened unto Ephron; and Abraham weighed to Ephron the silver, which he had named in the audience of the sons of Heth, four hundred shekels of silver, current money with the merchant. there. Genesis 49:31 There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah. Jump to Previous Abraham Bought Buried Children Field Heth Hittites Purchased Rest Sarah WifeJump to Next Abraham Bought Buried Children Field Heth Hittites Purchased Rest Sarah WifeGenesis 25 1. The sons of Abraham by Keturah.5. The division of his goods. 7. His age, death, and burial. 11. God blesses Isaac. 12. The generations of Ishmael. 17. His age and death. 19. Isaac prays for Rebekah, being barren. 22. The children strive in her womb. 24. The birth of Esau and Jacob. 27. Their different characters and pursuits. 29. Esau sells his birthright. This was the field that Abraham had bought from the Hittites. This phrase refers to the field of Machpelah near Mamre, which Abraham purchased as a burial site for his wife Sarah (Genesis 23:3-20). The Hittites were a significant group in the ancient Near East, known for their advanced culture and influence. The purchase of the field signifies a legal and permanent claim to the land, emphasizing God's promise to Abraham regarding the land of Canaan (Genesis 12:7). This transaction is one of the earliest recorded land purchases in the Bible, highlighting the importance of legal ownership and the fulfillment of God's covenant promises. Abraham was buried there with his wife Sarah. Persons / Places / Events 1. AbrahamThe patriarch of the Israelites, known for his faith and obedience to God. He is a central figure in Genesis and is buried in the cave of Machpelah. 2. Sarah Abraham's wife and the mother of Isaac. She is also buried in the cave of Machpelah, highlighting the significance of this burial site. 3. The Sons of Heth A group of Hittites from whom Abraham purchased the field and the cave of Machpelah. This transaction is significant as it marks Abraham's first legal ownership of land in Canaan. 4. The Field and Cave of Machpelah Located near Mamre (Hebron), this site becomes the family burial place for the patriarchs and matriarchs of Israel. 5. Burial of Abraham and Sarah This event signifies the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land, as it becomes a tangible piece of the Promised Land owned by his descendants. Teaching Points Faith in God's PromisesAbraham's purchase of the burial site demonstrates 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. The Importance of Legacy The burial of Abraham and Sarah in the Promised Land underscores the importance of leaving a spiritual legacy. Christians are called to consider how their lives and actions contribute to God's kingdom. The Significance of Place The field and cave of Machpelah serve as a physical reminder of God's covenant. Believers can find strength in remembering the places and moments where God has been faithful in their lives. Legal and Spiritual Ownership The legal purchase of the land by Abraham highlights the intersection of faith and practical action. Christians are encouraged to act wisely and faithfully in their dealings, trusting God to work through their actions. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 25Why does the narrative in Genesis 23 seem to contradict other passages suggesting Abraham freely inherited Canaan? What is the history of the Hittites? How could Abraham father additional children at such an advanced age (Genesis 25:1-6)? What is the total number of Abraham's wives? Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew This was the fieldהַשָּׂדֶ֛ה (haś·śā·ḏeh) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7704: Field, land that אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that Abraham אַבְרָהָ֖ם (’aḇ·rā·hām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 85: Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation had bought קָנָ֥ה (qā·nāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7069: To erect, create, to procure, by purchase, to own from the Hittites. בְּנֵי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son Abraham אַבְרָהָ֖ם (’aḇ·rā·hām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 85: Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation was buried קֻבַּ֥ר (qub·bar) Verb - Pual - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6912: To inter there שָׁ֛מָּה (šām·māh) Adverb | third person feminine singular Strong's 8033: There, then, thither with his wife אִשְׁתּֽוֹ׃ (’iš·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female Sarah. וְשָׂרָ֥ה (wə·śā·rāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8283: Sarah -- 'princess', a wife of Abraham Links Genesis 25:10 NIVGenesis 25:10 NLT Genesis 25:10 ESV Genesis 25:10 NASB Genesis 25:10 KJV Genesis 25:10 BibleApps.com Genesis 25:10 Biblia Paralela Genesis 25:10 Chinese Bible Genesis 25:10 French Bible Genesis 25:10 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 25:10 The field which Abraham purchased (Gen. 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