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The Power of Public Witness
Commentators explain that the transaction was finalized publicly "before all that went in at the gate of his city." In an era before written deeds, this public witness by the city leaders and common people made the sale legally binding and secure, demonstrating the importance of transparency and integrity in all dealings.
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Genesis
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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.”…
John Gill
On Genesis 23:18
17th Century
Pastor
To Abraham for a possession. To be enjoyed by him and his forever, as his own property, purchased by his money: <…
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 …