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that he may give me the cave of Machpelah, which he has, which is in the end of his field. For the full price let him give it to me in the midst of you for a possession of a burying-place."

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Integrity in the Transaction

Commentators highlight Abraham's insistence on paying "the full price" or "full silver." This wasn't pride, but an act of justice, prudence, and integrity. He was able to pay and refused to take advantage of Ephron's generosity, setting a powerful example for conducting business and personal affairs with honor and fairness, especially as a representative of God.

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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 23:9

19th Century

Bishop

The cave of Machpelah. That is, the double cave, probably consisting of an outer and an inner compartment. As the land ar…

John Gill

John Gill

On Genesis 23:9

17th Century

Pastor

That he may, give me the cave of Machpelah, which he has ,
which [is] in the end of his field

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Matthew Henry

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…