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So the field of Ephron, which was in Machpelah, which was before Mamre, the field, the cave which was therein, and all the trees that were in the field, that were in all the border of it round about, were made sure

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A Model of Integrity

Commentators note the legal precision used to describe the property—the field, the cave, the trees, and all its borders. This formal language, similar to other ancient legal documents, "made sure" or legally confirmed the sale. It serves as a biblical model for prudence, fairness, and transparency in our own dealings, demonstrating that honest transactions are of great importance.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Genesis 23:1–20

18th Century

Theologian

  1. ארבע קרית qı̂ryat - 'arba‛, “Qirjath-arba‘, city of Arba.” ארבע 'arba‛ — “Arba‘, four.”…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Genesis 23:17

19th Century

Bishop

Before Mamre. —That is, opposite to it. The Haram where the bodies of Abraham and Sarah lie is situated on the eastern side of the…

John Gill

John Gill

On Genesis 23:17

17th Century

Pastor

And the field of Ephron, which [was] in Machpelah This clearly shows that Machpelah is the proper name of a place or trac…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Genesis 23:14–20

17th Century

Minister

Prudence, as well as justice, directs us to be fair and open in our dealings; cheating bargains will not bear the light. Abraham, without fraud or …