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A Gesture of Gratitude
Commentators explain that Abraham's bow was a customary Eastern gesture. It served both as an expression of thanks for the initial generous offer and as a sign of profound respect before he continued the negotiation to fix a price.
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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 23:12
19th Century
Bishop
Abraham bowed down. —This act of reverence by the patriarch is the Eastern custom of expressing thanks for a granted request; this…
John Gill
On Genesis 23:12
17th Century
Pastor
And Abraham bowed down himself before the people of the
land .
Showing hereby great r…
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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…