Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then Abraham rose from beside his dead wife and spoke to the Hittites. He said, New Living Translation Then, leaving her body, he said to the Hittite elders, English Standard Version And Abraham rose up from before his dead and said to the Hittites, Berean Standard Bible Then Abraham got up from beside his dead wife and said to the Hittites, King James Bible And Abraham stood up from before his dead, and spake unto the sons of Heth, saying, New King James Version Then Abraham stood up from before his dead, and spoke to the sons of Heth, saying, New American Standard Bible Then Abraham arose from mourning before his dead, and spoke to the sons of Heth, saying, NASB 1995 Then Abraham rose from before his dead, and spoke to the sons of Heth, saying, NASB 1977 Then Abraham rose from before his dead, and spoke to the sons of Heth, saying, Legacy Standard Bible Then Abraham rose from before his dead and spoke to the sons of Heth, saying, Amplified Bible Then Abraham stood up before his dead [wife’s body], and spoke to the sons of Heth (Hittites), saying, Christian Standard Bible When Abraham got up from beside his dead wife, he spoke to the Hethites: Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Abraham got up from beside his dead wife and spoke to the Hittites:” American Standard Version And Abraham rose up from before his dead, and spake unto the children of Heth, saying, Contemporary English Version he went to the Hittites and said, English Revised Version And Abraham rose up from before his dead, and spake unto the children of Heth, saying, GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Abraham left the side of his dead wife and spoke to the Hittites, Good News Translation He left the place where his wife's body was lying, went to the Hittites, and said, International Standard Version Then Abraham stood up from beside his dead wife and addressed the Hittites. He said, NET Bible Then Abraham got up from mourning his dead wife and said to the sons of Heth, New Heart English Bible Abraham rose up from before his dead, and spoke to the sons of Heth, saying, Webster's Bible Translation And Abraham stood up from before his dead, and spoke to the sons of Heth, saying, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Abraham got up from beside his dead wife and said to the Hittites, World English Bible Abraham rose up from before his dead and spoke to the children of Heth, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Abraham rises up from the presence of his dead, and speaks to the sons of Heth, saying, Young's Literal Translation And Abraham riseth up from the presence of his dead, and speaketh unto the sons of Heth, saying, Smith's Literal Translation And Abraham will rise up from the face of his dead, and speak to the sons of Heth, saying, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd after he rose up from the funeral obsequies, he spoke to the children of Heth, saying: Catholic Public Domain Version And when he had risen up from the funeral duties, he spoke to the sons of Heth, saying: New American Bible Then he left the side of his deceased wife and addressed the Hittites: New Revised Standard Version Abraham rose up from beside his dead, and said to the Hittites, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Abraham rose up from before the bier of his dead and spoke to the sons of Heth, saying, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Abraham stood up before his dead and he spoke with the sons of Khyth and said to them, OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Abraham rose up from before his dead, and spoke unto the children of Heth, saying: Brenton Septuagint Translation And Abraam stood up from before his dead; and Abraam spoke to the sons of Chet, saying, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Death and Burial of Sarah…2She died in Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham went out to mourn and to weep for her. 3Then Abraham got up from beside his dead wife and said to the Hittites, 4“I am a foreigner and an outsider among you. Give me a burial site among you so that I can bury my dead.”… Cross References Genesis 49:29-32 Then Jacob instructed them, “I am about to be gathered to my people. Bury me with my fathers in the cave in the field of Ephron the Hittite. / The cave is in the field of Machpelah near Mamre, in the land of Canaan. This is the field Abraham purchased from Ephron the Hittite as a burial site. / There Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried, there Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried, and there I buried Leah. ... Genesis 50:13 They carried him to the land of Canaan and buried him in the cave at Machpelah in the field near Mamre, which Abraham had purchased from Ephron the Hittite as a burial site. Acts 7:16 Their bones were carried back to Shechem and placed in the tomb that Abraham had bought from the sons of Hamor at Shechem for a price he paid in silver. Hebrews 11:9-10 By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. / For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. Hebrews 11:13-16 All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. / Now those who say such things show that they are seeking a country of their own. / If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. ... 1 Chronicles 29:15 For we are foreigners and strangers in Your presence, as were all our forefathers. Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope. Psalm 39:12 Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear to my cry for help; do not be deaf to my weeping. For I am a foreigner dwelling with You, a stranger like all my fathers. Psalm 105:11 “I will give you the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.” Psalm 119:19 I am a stranger on the earth; do not hide Your commandments from me. Leviticus 25:23 The land must not be sold permanently, because it is Mine, and you are but foreigners and residents with Me. 1 Peter 2:11 Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul. 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 Therefore we are always confident, although we know that while we are at home in the body, we are away from the Lord. / For we walk by faith, not by sight. / We are confident, then, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. Philippians 3:20 But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, Hebrews 13:14 For here we do not have a permanent city, but we are looking for the city that is to come. 1 Kings 2:10 Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. Treasury of Scripture And Abraham stood up from before his dead, and spoke to the sons of Heth, saying, Heth. Genesis 23:5,7 And the children of Heth answered Abraham, saying unto him, … Genesis 10:15 And Canaan begat Sidon his firstborn, and Heth, Genesis 25:10 The field which Abraham purchased of the sons of Heth: there was Abraham buried, and Sarah his wife. Jump to Previous Abraham Children Dead Heth Hittites Presence Riseth Rose Speaketh Stood WifeJump to Next Abraham Children Dead Heth Hittites Presence Riseth Rose Speaketh Stood WifeGenesis 23 1. The age and death of Sarah.3. The purchase of the field and cave of Machpelah; 19. where Sarah is buried. Then Abraham got up from beside his dead wife This phrase marks a significant moment of transition for Abraham. The death of Sarah, his wife, represents not only a personal loss but also a pivotal moment in the narrative of the patriarchs. Sarah's death occurs in Hebron, in the land of Canaan, which is significant as it underscores the theme of the promised land. Abraham's actions following her death demonstrate his faith and commitment to God's promises. The act of getting up signifies a movement from mourning to action, reflecting the cultural practices of the time where mourning was a deeply personal and communal experience. This moment also foreshadows the future burial of other patriarchs and matriarchs in the same region, establishing a familial and spiritual heritage. and said to the Hittites, Persons / Places / Events 1. AbrahamThe patriarch of the Israelites, known for his faith and obedience to God. In this passage, he is mourning the death of his wife, Sarah. 2. Sarah Abraham's wife, who has just passed away. Her death prompts the events of this chapter. 3. Hittites A group of people living in the land of Canaan. Abraham approaches them to secure a burial site for Sarah. 4. Canaan The land where Abraham and Sarah lived, and where Abraham seeks to bury Sarah. 5. Machpelah The cave that Abraham eventually purchases from the Hittites to bury Sarah, though not mentioned in this specific verse, it is central to the chapter's events. Teaching Points Faith in ActionAbraham's approach to the Hittites demonstrates his faith in God's promises. Even in mourning, he acts with integrity and respect, trusting God to provide. Respectful Negotiation Abraham's interaction with the Hittites shows the importance of respectful and honorable dealings with others, even those who do not share our faith. Legacy and Promise The purchase of a burial site in Canaan signifies Abraham's belief in God's promise that this land would belong to his descendants. It reminds us to live with an eternal perspective. Grief and Hope Abraham's actions after Sarah's death show that while grief is natural, hope in God's promises provides comfort and direction. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 23How can we verify the historical accuracy of the Hittites’ presence in Hebron as mentioned in Genesis 23:3–10? Why does the narrative in Genesis 23 seem to contradict other passages suggesting Abraham freely inherited Canaan? Who are the ancestors of Jesus according to the Bible? What historical or archaeological evidence supports the claim that Abram’s descendants would inherit the land in Genesis 15:18–21? (3) Abraham stood up from before his dead.--His first care on arriving at Hebron had been to prostrate himself in Sarah's tent, and give utterance to his grief. Only after this he rises to prepare for her burial. The sons of Heth.--Up to this time we have read only of Amorites, Mamre and his toothers, at Hebron. It now appears that it was the property of the Hittites, a race who, while the Israelites sojourned in Egypt, became so powerful as to contend for empire with the Egyptians themselves. Their capital was Emesa in Northern Syria, and their history is now being made known to us not only by means of Egyptian records, but also of inscriptions in their own language (See Note on Genesis 10:15). Verse 3. - And Abraham stood up - during the days of mourning he had been sitting on the ground; and now, his grief having moderated (Calvin), he goes out to the city gate - from before (literally, from over the face of) his dead, - "Sarah, though dead, was still his" (Wordsworth) - and spake unto the sons of Heth. - the Hittites were descendants of Heth, the son of Canaan (vide Genesis 10:15). Cf. "daughters of Heth" (Genesis 27:46) and "daughters of Canaan" (Genesis 28:1) - saying.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Abrahamאַבְרָהָ֔ם (’aḇ·rā·hām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 85: Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation got up וַיָּ֙קָם֙ (way·yā·qām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand from מֵעַ֖ל (mê·‘al) Preposition-m Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against beside פְּנֵ֣י (pə·nê) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face his dead wife מֵת֑וֹ (mê·ṯōw) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill and said וַיְדַבֵּ֥ר (way·ḏab·bêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the Hittites, בְּנֵי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son Links Genesis 23:3 NIVGenesis 23:3 NLT Genesis 23:3 ESV Genesis 23:3 NASB Genesis 23:3 KJV Genesis 23:3 BibleApps.com Genesis 23:3 Biblia Paralela Genesis 23:3 Chinese Bible Genesis 23:3 French Bible Genesis 23:3 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 23:3 Abraham rose up from before his dead (Gen. 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