Genesis 49:31
New International Version
There Abraham and his wife Sarah were buried, there Isaac and his wife Rebekah were buried, and there I buried Leah.

New Living Translation
There Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried. There Isaac and his wife, Rebekah, are buried. And there I buried Leah.

English Standard Version
There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife. There they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife, and there I buried Leah—

Berean Standard Bible
There Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried, there Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried, and there I buried Leah.

King James Bible
There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah.

New King James Version
There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife, there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife, and there I buried Leah.

New American Standard Bible
There they buried Abraham and his wife Sarah, there they buried Isaac and his wife Rebekah, and there I buried Leah—

NASB 1995
“There they buried Abraham and his wife Sarah, there they buried Isaac and his wife Rebekah, and there I buried Leah—

NASB 1977
“There they buried Abraham and his wife Sarah, there they buried Isaac and his wife Rebekah, and there I buried Leah—

Legacy Standard Bible
There they buried Abraham and his wife Sarah, there they buried Isaac and his wife Rebekah, and there I buried Leah—

Amplified Bible
There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife, there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife, and there I buried Leah—

Christian Standard Bible
Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried there, Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried there, and I buried Leah there.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried there, Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried there, and I buried Leah there.

American Standard Version
There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah?

English Revised Version
there they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried there. Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried there. I also buried Leah there.

Good News Translation
That is where they buried Abraham and his wife Sarah; that is where they buried Isaac and his wife Rebecca; and that is where I buried Leah.

International Standard Version
It's where Abraham and his wife Sarah were buried, where Isaac and his wife Rebekah were buried, and where I buried Leah.

Majority Standard Bible
There Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried, there Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried, and there I buried Leah.

NET Bible
There they buried Abraham and his wife Sarah; there they buried Isaac and his wife Rebekah; and there I buried Leah.

New Heart English Bible
There they buried Abraham and his wife Sarah. There they buried Isaac and his wife Rebekah, and there I buried Leah.

Webster's Bible Translation
(There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah,)

World English Bible
There they buried Abraham and Sarah, his wife. There they buried Isaac and Rebekah, his wife, and there I buried Leah:
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
(there they buried Abraham and his wife Sarah; there they buried Isaac and his wife Rebekah; and there I buried Leah);

Young's Literal Translation
(there they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah);

Smith's Literal Translation
There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaak and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
There they buried him, and Sara his wife: there was Isaac buried with Rebecca his wife: there also Lia doth lie buried.

Catholic Public Domain Version
There they buried him, with his wife Sarah.” And there Isaac was buried with his wife Rebekah. There also Leah lies preserved.

New American Bible
There Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried, and so are Isaac and his wife Rebekah, and there, too, I buried Leah—

New Revised Standard Version
There Abraham and his wife Sarah were buried; there Isaac and his wife Rebekah were buried; and there I buried Leah—
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
There they buried Abraham and Sara his wife, and there they buried Isaaq and Raphqa his wife, and there I buried Leah.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
There they buried Abraam and Sarrha his wife; there they buried Isaac, and Rebecca his wife; there they buried Lea;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Death of Jacob
30The 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. 31 There Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried, there Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried, and there I buried Leah. 32The field and the cave that is in it were purchased from the Hittites.”…

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 25:9
His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah near Mamre, in the field of Ephron son of Zohar the Hittite.

Genesis 35:29
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.

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.

Ruth 1:16-17
But Ruth replied: “Do not urge me to leave you or to turn from following you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. / Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD punish me, and ever so severely, if anything but death separates you and me.”

Hebrews 11:13
All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.

Hebrews 11:16
Instead, they were longing for a better country, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.

Hebrews 11:22
By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his bones.

Acts 7:15-16
So Jacob went down to Egypt, where he and our fathers died. / Their bones were carried back to Shechem and placed in the tomb that Abraham had bought from the sons of Hamor at Shechem for a price he paid in silver.

Matthew 27:60
and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut into the rock. Then he rolled a great stone across the entrance to the tomb and went away.

John 19:41-42
Now there was a garden in the place where Jesus was crucified, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid. / And because it was the Jewish day of Preparation and the tomb was nearby, they placed Jesus there.

1 Kings 2:10
Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David.

2 Samuel 2:32
And they took Asahel and buried him in his father’s tomb in Bethlehem. Then Joab and his men marched all night and reached Hebron at daybreak.

2 Kings 21:18
And Manasseh rested with his fathers and was buried in his palace garden, the garden of Uzza. And his son Amon reigned in his place.

2 Chronicles 16:14
And he was buried in the tomb that he had cut out for himself in the City of David. They laid him on a bier that was full of spices and various blended perfumes; then they made a great fire in his honor.


Treasury of Scripture

There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah.

Genesis 23:3,16-20
And Abraham stood up from before his dead, and spake unto the sons of Heth, saying, …

Genesis 25:9
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 35:29
And Isaac gave up the ghost, and died, and was gathered unto his people, being old and full of days: and his sons Esau and Jacob buried him.

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Genesis 49
1. Jacob calls his sons to bless them.
3. Their blessing in particular.
29. He charges them about his burial.
33. He dies.














There Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried
This phrase refers to the Cave of Machpelah in Hebron, a significant burial site purchased by Abraham as recorded in Genesis 23. This location is one of the few places in the Bible where a specific land transaction is detailed, emphasizing its importance. Abraham and Sarah's burial here signifies the fulfillment of God's promise to give Abraham and his descendants the land of Canaan. The site is a testament to Abraham's faith and God's covenant, serving as a physical reminder of the patriarchs' connection to the Promised Land.

there Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried
Isaac and Rebekah's burial in the same location underscores the continuity of God's covenant through the generations. Isaac, as the child of promise, and Rebekah, chosen by God to be his wife, represent the next link in the Abrahamic lineage. Their burial alongside Abraham and Sarah highlights the importance of family and heritage in God's plan. This continuity is crucial for understanding the unfolding narrative of God's people and the eventual coming of the Messiah through this lineage.

and there I buried Leah
Jacob's burial of Leah in the Cave of Machpelah, despite his greater love for Rachel, signifies Leah's honored place in the family lineage. Leah, as the mother of Judah, is directly connected to the Messianic line, as Jesus is descended from the tribe of Judah. Her burial here, alongside the other patriarchs and matriarchs, reflects her integral role in God's redemptive plan. This act also fulfills Jacob's duty to honor his first wife, acknowledging her contribution to the family and the covenant promises.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Abraham
The patriarch of the Israelites, chosen by God to be the father of many nations. His faith and obedience are central themes in the Bible.

2. Sarah
Abraham's wife, who bore Isaac in her old age as a fulfillment of God's promise.

3. Isaac
The son of Abraham and Sarah, and the father of Jacob and Esau. He is a key figure in the continuation of God's covenant.

4. Rebekah
Isaac's wife, chosen for her kindness and hospitality. She played a significant role in the life of Jacob and Esau.

5. Leah
Jacob's first wife, who bore him six sons and a daughter. Despite being less favored than her sister Rachel, Leah is honored in her burial place.

6. The Cave of Machpelah
A burial site purchased by Abraham, located in Hebron. It is a significant ancestral burial place for the patriarchs and matriarchs of Israel.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Heritage and Legacy
The burial of the patriarchs and matriarchs in the same place underscores the importance of family heritage and the continuity of God's promises through generations.

God's Faithfulness Across Generations
The burial site serves as a physical reminder of God's faithfulness to His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Honoring the Unseen and Uncelebrated
Leah, though less favored, is honored in her burial alongside the patriarchs, reminding us that God values those who may be overlooked by others.

The Significance of Resting Places
The choice of burial sites reflects the hope and belief in God's promises, even beyond this life.

Unity in Death
Despite the complexities and conflicts in their lives, the patriarchs and matriarchs are united in death, symbolizing reconciliation and peace.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
There
שָׁ֣מָּה (šām·māh)
Adverb | third person feminine singular
Strong's 8033: There, then, thither

Abraham
אַבְרָהָ֗ם (’aḇ·rā·hām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 85: Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation

and his wife
אִשְׁתּ֔וֹ (’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

are buried,
קָֽבְר֞וּ (qā·ḇə·rū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 6912: To inter

there
שָׁ֚מָּה (māh)
Adverb | third person feminine singular
Strong's 8033: There, then, thither

Isaac
יִצְחָ֔ק (yiṣ·ḥāq)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3327: Isaac -- 'he laughs', son of Abraham and Sarah

and his wife
אִשְׁתּ֑וֹ (’iš·tōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female

Rebekah
רִבְקָ֣ה (riḇ·qāh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7259: Rebekah -- wife of Isaac

are buried,
קָבְר֣וּ (qā·ḇə·rū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 6912: To inter

and there
וְשָׁ֥מָּה (wə·šām·māh)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb | third person feminine singular
Strong's 8033: There, then, thither

I buried
קָבַ֖רְתִּי (qā·ḇar·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 6912: To inter

Leah.
לֵאָֽה׃ (lê·’āh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3812: Leah -- 'weary', a wife of Jacob


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