Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version There Abraham and his wife Sarah were buried, there Isaac and his wife Rebekah were buried, and there I buried Leah. New Living Translation There Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried. There Isaac and his wife, Rebekah, are buried. And there I buried Leah. English Standard Version There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife. There they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife, and there I buried Leah— Berean Standard Bible There Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried, there Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried, and there I buried Leah. King James Bible There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah. New King James Version There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife, there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife, and there I buried Leah. New American Standard Bible There they buried Abraham and his wife Sarah, there they buried Isaac and his wife Rebekah, and there I buried Leah— NASB 1995 “There they buried Abraham and his wife Sarah, there they buried Isaac and his wife Rebekah, and there I buried Leah— NASB 1977 “There they buried Abraham and his wife Sarah, there they buried Isaac and his wife Rebekah, and there I buried Leah— Legacy Standard Bible There they buried Abraham and his wife Sarah, there they buried Isaac and his wife Rebekah, and there I buried Leah— Amplified Bible There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife, there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife, and there I buried Leah— Christian Standard Bible Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried there, Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried there, and I buried Leah there. Holman Christian Standard Bible Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried there, Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried there, and I buried Leah there. American Standard Version There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah? English Revised Version there they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah: GOD'S WORD® Translation Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried there. Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried there. I also buried Leah there. Good News Translation That is where they buried Abraham and his wife Sarah; that is where they buried Isaac and his wife Rebecca; and that is where I buried Leah. International Standard Version It's where Abraham and his wife Sarah were buried, where Isaac and his wife Rebekah were buried, and where I buried Leah. NET Bible There they buried Abraham and his wife Sarah; there they buried Isaac and his wife Rebekah; and there I buried Leah. New Heart English Bible There they buried Abraham and his wife Sarah. There they buried Isaac and his wife Rebekah, and there I buried Leah. Webster's Bible Translation (There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah,) Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThere Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried, there Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried, and there I buried Leah. World English Bible There they buried Abraham and Sarah, his wife. There they buried Isaac and Rebekah, his wife, and there I buried Leah: Literal Translations Literal Standard Version(there they buried Abraham and his wife Sarah; there they buried Isaac and his wife Rebekah; and there I buried Leah); Young's Literal Translation (there they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah); Smith's Literal Translation There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaak and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThere they buried him, and Sara his wife: there was Isaac buried with Rebecca his wife: there also Lia doth lie buried. Catholic Public Domain Version There they buried him, with his wife Sarah.” And there Isaac was buried with his wife Rebekah. There also Leah lies preserved. New American Bible There Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried, and so are Isaac and his wife Rebekah, and there, too, I buried Leah— New Revised Standard Version There Abraham and his wife Sarah were buried; there Isaac and his wife Rebekah were buried; and there I buried Leah— Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThere they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated There they buried Abraham and Sara his wife, and there they buried Isaaq and Raphqa his wife, and there I buried Leah. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah. Brenton Septuagint Translation There they buried Abraam and Sarrha his wife; there they buried Isaac, and Rebecca his wife; there they buried Lea; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Death of Jacob…30The 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. 31 There Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried, there Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried, and there I buried Leah. 32The field and the cave that is in it were purchased from the Hittites.”… Cross References Genesis 23:19 After this, Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the cave of the field at Machpelah near Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan. Genesis 25:9 His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah near Mamre, in the field of Ephron son of Zohar the Hittite. Genesis 35:29 Then he breathed his last and died and was gathered to his people, old and full of years. And his sons Esau and Jacob buried him. 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. Ruth 1:16-17 But Ruth replied: “Do not urge me to leave you or to turn from following you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. / Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD punish me, and ever so severely, if anything but death separates you and me.” Hebrews 11:13 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. Hebrews 11:16 Instead, they were longing for a better country, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them. Hebrews 11:22 By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his bones. Acts 7:15-16 So Jacob went down to Egypt, where he and our fathers died. / 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. Matthew 27:60 and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut into the rock. Then he rolled a great stone across the entrance to the tomb and went away. John 19:41-42 Now there was a garden in the place where Jesus was crucified, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid. / And because it was the Jewish day of Preparation and the tomb was nearby, they placed Jesus there. 1 Kings 2:10 Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. 2 Samuel 2:32 And they took Asahel and buried him in his father’s tomb in Bethlehem. Then Joab and his men marched all night and reached Hebron at daybreak. 2 Kings 21:18 And Manasseh rested with his fathers and was buried in his palace garden, the garden of Uzza. And his son Amon reigned in his place. 2 Chronicles 16:14 And he was buried in the tomb that he had cut out for himself in the City of David. They laid him on a bier that was full of spices and various blended perfumes; then they made a great fire in his honor. Treasury of Scripture There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah. Genesis 23:3,16-20 Genesis 25:9 Genesis 35:29 Jump to Previous Abraham Buried Isaac Leah Rebecca Rebekah Rest Sarah WifeJump to Next Abraham Buried Isaac Leah Rebecca Rebekah Rest Sarah WifeGenesis 49 1. Jacob calls his sons to bless them.3. Their blessing in particular. 29. He charges them about his burial. 33. He dies. There Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried This phrase refers to the Cave of Machpelah in Hebron, a significant burial site purchased by Abraham as recorded in Genesis 23. This location is one of the few places in the Bible where a specific land transaction is detailed, emphasizing its importance. Abraham and Sarah's burial here signifies the fulfillment of God's promise to give Abraham and his descendants the land of Canaan. The site is a testament to Abraham's faith and God's covenant, serving as a physical reminder of the patriarchs' connection to the Promised Land. there Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried and there I buried Leah Persons / Places / Events 1. AbrahamThe patriarch of the Israelites, chosen by God to be the father of many nations. His faith and obedience are central themes in the Bible. 2. Sarah Abraham's wife, who bore Isaac in her old age as a fulfillment of God's promise. 3. Isaac The son of Abraham and Sarah, and the father of Jacob and Esau. He is a key figure in the continuation of God's covenant. 4. Rebekah Isaac's wife, chosen for her kindness and hospitality. She played a significant role in the life of Jacob and Esau. 5. Leah Jacob's first wife, who bore him six sons and a daughter. Despite being less favored than her sister Rachel, Leah is honored in her burial place. 6. The Cave of Machpelah A burial site purchased by Abraham, located in Hebron. It is a significant ancestral burial place for the patriarchs and matriarchs of Israel. Teaching Points The Importance of Heritage and LegacyThe burial of the patriarchs and matriarchs in the same place underscores the importance of family heritage and the continuity of God's promises through generations. God's Faithfulness Across Generations The burial site serves as a physical reminder of God's faithfulness to His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Honoring the Unseen and Uncelebrated Leah, though less favored, is honored in her burial alongside the patriarchs, reminding us that God values those who may be overlooked by others. The Significance of Resting Places The choice of burial sites reflects the hope and belief in God's promises, even beyond this life. Unity in Death Despite the complexities and conflicts in their lives, the patriarchs and matriarchs are united in death, symbolizing reconciliation and peace. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 49Is there any record outside the Bible proving Abraham's transaction with Ephron the Hittite mentioned in Genesis 23? How does Genesis 22 align with later scriptures condemning human sacrifice (e.g., Deuteronomy 12:31)? Did God command human sacrifice? (Genesis 22:2 vs. Deuteronomy 12:31) Genesis 29:31: Does God's response to Jacob's situation imply approval of deceit and manipulation? Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Thereשָׁ֣מָּה (šām·māh) Adverb | third person feminine singular Strong's 8033: There, then, thither Abraham אַבְרָהָ֗ם (’aḇ·rā·hām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 85: Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation and his wife אִשְׁתּ֔וֹ (’iš·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female Sarah שָׂרָ֣ה (śā·rāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8283: Sarah -- 'princess', a wife of Abraham are buried, קָֽבְר֞וּ (qā·ḇə·rū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6912: To inter there שָׁ֚מָּה (māh) Adverb | third person feminine singular Strong's 8033: There, then, thither Isaac יִצְחָ֔ק (yiṣ·ḥāq) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3327: Isaac -- 'he laughs', son of Abraham and Sarah and his wife אִשְׁתּ֑וֹ (’iš·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female Rebekah רִבְקָ֣ה (riḇ·qāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7259: Rebekah -- wife of Isaac are buried, קָבְר֣וּ (qā·ḇə·rū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6912: To inter and there וְשָׁ֥מָּה (wə·šām·māh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb | third person feminine singular Strong's 8033: There, then, thither I buried קָבַ֖רְתִּי (qā·ḇar·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 6912: To inter Leah. לֵאָֽה׃ (lê·’āh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3812: Leah -- 'weary', a wife of Jacob Links Genesis 49:31 NIVGenesis 49:31 NLT Genesis 49:31 ESV Genesis 49:31 NASB Genesis 49:31 KJV Genesis 49:31 BibleApps.com Genesis 49:31 Biblia Paralela Genesis 49:31 Chinese Bible Genesis 49:31 French Bible Genesis 49:31 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 49:31 There they buried Abraham and Sarah his (Gen. 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