Homilist Genesis 23:3-20 And Abraham stood up from before his dead, and spoke to the sons of Heth, saying,… I. IN ITS CONNECTION WITH SARAH IT IS A TOKEN OF RESPECT TO THE DEAD. The body deserves this. 1. Because it has been the man's dwelling-place. 2. Because it has assisted the soul to express itself. 3. Because it is destined for a higher and nobler service. II. IN ITS CONNECTION WITH ABRAHAM HIMSELF IT SHOWS THAT HE PREPARED FOR DEATH. 1. It taught him that the highest earthly possessions terminate in a grave. 2. It implies that he waited for death. I. IN ITS CONNECTION WITH THE JEWISH NATION IT SERVES AS A MONUMENT FOR THEIR INSTRUCTION. 1. Its purchase taught them that it would soon be theirs. 2. Its stillness taught them to be active. 3. Its solemnity taught them to seek that country where there is no grave. (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: And Abraham stood up from before his dead, and spake unto the sons of Heth, saying,WEB: Abraham rose up from before his dead, and spoke to the children of Heth, saying, |
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