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An Ancient Negotiation
Commentators explain that Ephron's repeated offer to "give" the field was a form of polite, public Eastern negotiation. While appearing as a free gift, it was understood that a fair price would be offered in return. This custom, which scholars note was rooted in genuine goodwill, highlights a different cultural approach to commerce.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 23:1–20
18th Century
Theologian
- ארבע קרית qı̂ryat - 'arba‛, “Qirjath-arba‘, city of Arba.” ארבע 'arba‛ — “Arba‘, four.”…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 23:11
19th Century
Bishop
the field give I thee. —Only the cave had been mentioned, but for its quiet possession the land around was necessary. In …
John Calvin
On Genesis 23:11
16th Century
Theologian
Hear me. Although Ephron earnestly insisted on giving the field freely to Abraham, the holy man adheres to his purpose and finally, throug…
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John Gill
On Genesis 23:11
17th Century
Pastor
Nay, my lord, hear me
Or not so, my lord, as Aben Ezra paraphrases it; not that he denied his request entirely, or r…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 23:1–13
17th Century
Minister
The longest life must shortly come to a close. Blessed be God that there is a world where sin, death, vanity, and vexation cannot enter. Blessed be…