Genesis 23:10 · KJV

"And Ephron dwelt among the children of Heth: and Ephron the Hittite answered Abraham in the audience of the children of Heth, even of all that went in at the gate of his city, saying,"

King James Version

Passage Context

⁸And he communed with them, saying, If it be your mind that I should bury my dead out of my sight; hear me, and intreat for me to Ephron the son of Zohar,

⁹That he may give me the cave of Machpelah, which he hath, which is in the end of his field; for as much money as it is worth he shall give it me for a possession of a buryingplace amongst you.

¹⁰And Ephron dwelt among the children of Heth: and Ephron the Hittite answered Abraham in the audience of the children of Heth, even of all that went in at the gate of his city, saying,

¹¹Nay, my lord, hear me: the field give I thee, and the cave that is therein, I give it thee; in the presence of the sons of my people give I it thee: bury thy dead.

¹²And Abraham bowed down himself before the people of the land.

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Reflection Questions

How do you navigate negotiations in your own life?

What does this interaction teach you about respect in business dealings?

When have you found yourself in a public negotiation?

Life Application

relationships

Practice transparency and respect in your negotiations, valuing the other party's perspective.

communication

Reflect on how public discussions can foster trust and community.

People in This Verse

Ephron the HittiteOT

A local landowner who engages in a negotiation with Abraham for the sale of a burial site. His response reflects the customs of the time.

First appearance: Genesis 23:8

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