Genesis 23:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 23:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 23:13 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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 ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 23:13 — KJV
“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.”
— Genesis 23:13 (KJV)
Genesis 23:13 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 23:13
“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.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 23:13: people, give, hear
“And Moses and the priests the Levites spake unto all Israel, saying, Take heed, and hearken, O Israel; this day thou art become the people of the LORD thy God.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 23:13: spake, people, saying
“And it came to pass, when Jezebel heard that Naboth was stoned, and was dead, that Jezebel said to Ahab, Arise, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, which he refused to give thee for money: for Naboth is not alive, but dead.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 23:13: give, hear, money
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called”
Shares key themes with Genesis 23:13: people, land, give
“And 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,”
Shares key themes with Genesis 23:13: ephron, saying, hear
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