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the field and the cave that is therein, which was purchased from the children of Heth."

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A Legally Secure Hope

Commentator John Gill explains that Jacob's repetition of the purchase details was a deliberate legal declaration. By stating that the field and cave were purchased from the children of Heth, he was publicly confirming the legitimacy of the transaction, ensuring there could be no future dispute over this first, crucial piece of the Promised Land.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Genesis 49:1–33

18th Century

Theologian

מכרה mekêrāh — “weapon;” related: כיר kārar or כרה kārāh dig. “Device, design?” related:

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Genesis 49:28–33

19th Century

Preacher

All these are the twelve tribes of Israel: and this is it that their father spake unto them, and blessed them; every one according to his bless…

John Gill

John Gill

On Genesis 49:32

17th Century

Pastor

The purchase of the field, and of the cave that is there, was
from the children of Heth .<…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Genesis 49:28–33

17th Century

Minister

Jacob blessed everyone according to the blessings God intended to bestow upon them in later times. He spoke about his burial place, from a principl…