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Genesis 23:17 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Genesis 23:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 23 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the field of Ephron, which was in Machpelah, which was before Mamre, the field, and the cave which was therein, and all the trees that were in the field, that were in all the borders round about, were made sure”
Genesis 23:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Genesis 23:17
And the field of Ephron, which was in Machpelah, which was before Mamre, the field, and the cave whi... This passage is part of the Abrahamic narratives which shift from universal human history to God's particular covenant people. The Abraham cycle (Genesis 12-25) demonstrates God's sovereign election, covenant faithfulness, and the development of faith through testing and promise fulfillment.Central themes include God's unconditional covenant promises (land, descendants, blessing to nations), the call to faith and obedience, the testing of faith through delays and impossibilities, the contras...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Genesis 23:17
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“his sons”
“and buried him in the cave of the field of Machpelah”
“and the cave that is in it”
“and said to them”
“and laid in the tomb that Abraham bought for a price in silver from the children of Hamor of Shechem.”
“A good man sheweth favour”
“not as unwise”
“redeeming the time.”
“Hanamel the son of Shallum your uncle shall come to you”