Genesis 23:5

5 The Hittites replied 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 Then Abraham got up from beside his dead wife. He spoke to the Hittites. He said,

4 "I'm an outsider. I'm a stranger among you. Sell me some property here as a place for a family tomb. Then I can bury my wife's body.

5 The Hittites replied to Abraham,

6 "Sir, listen to us. You are a mighty prince among us. Bury your dead wife in the best of our tombs. None of us will refuse to sell you his tomb for burying her."

7 Then Abraham bowed down in front of the Hittites, the people of the land.