Genesis 23:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 23:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 23:11 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Nay, 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 ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 23:11 — KJV
“Nay, 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.”
— Genesis 23:11 (KJV)
Genesis 23:11 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 23:11
“And he spake unto Ephron in the audience of the people of the land, saying, But if thou wilt give it, I pray thee, hear me: I will give thee money for the field; take it of me, and I will bury my dead there.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 23:11: hear, field, give
“Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make the LORD'S people to transgress. transgress: or, cry out”
Shares key themes with Genesis 23:11: nay, lord, hear
“And the field, and the cave that is therein, were made sure unto Abraham for a possession of a buryingplace by the sons of Heth.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 23:11: field, cave, therein
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Speak unto the priests the sons of Aaron, and say unto them, There shall none be defiled for the dead among his people:”
Shares key themes with Genesis 23:11: lord, sons, people
“I have not eaten thereof in my mourning, neither have I taken away ought thereof for any unclean use, nor given ought thereof for the dead: but I have hearkened to the voice of the LORD my God, and have done according to all that thou hast commanded me.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 23:11: lord, hear, give
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