Genesis 23:5

5 The Hittites responded to Abraham,

Genesis 23:5 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 23:5

And the children of Heth answered Abraham
In a very civil and respectful manner: saying unto him,
as follows:

Genesis 23:5 In-Context

3 After he got up from embracing his deceased wife, he spoke with the Hittites:

4 "I am an immigrant and a temporary resident with you. Give me some property for a burial plot among you so that I can bury my deceased wife near me.

5 The Hittites responded to Abraham,

6 "Listen to us, sir. You are an eminent man of God among us. Bury your dead in one of our own select burial sites. None of us will keep our own burial plots from you to bury your dead."

7 Abraham rose, bowed to the local citizens the Hittites,