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What Does the Bible Say About Ephron?

15 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Ephron in the Bible

Discover 15 Bible verses about ephron. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on ephron, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Old Testament
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New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Ephron

  1. 1
    Genesis 23:8
    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,
    KJV
  2. 2
    Genesis 23:9
    That he may give me the cave of Machpelah, which he hath, which is in the end of his field; for as much money as it is worth he shall give it me for a possession of a buryingplace amongst you. as much: Heb. full money
    KJV
  3. 3
    Genesis 23:10
    And Ephron dwelt among the children of Heth: and Ephron the Hittite answered Abraham in the audience of the children of Heth, even of all that went in at the gate of his city, saying, audience: Heb. ears
    KJV
  4. 4
    Genesis 23:11
    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.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Genesis 23:12
    And Abraham bowed down himself before the people of the land.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Genesis 23:13
    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.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Genesis 23:14
    And Ephron answered Abraham, saying unto him,
    KJV
  8. 8
    Genesis 23:15
    My lord, hearken unto me: the land is worth four hundred shekels of silver; what is that betwixt me and thee? bury therefore thy dead.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Genesis 23:16
    And Abraham hearkened unto Ephron; and Abraham weighed to Ephron the silver, which he had named in the audience of the sons of Heth, four hundred shekels of silver, current money with the merchant.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Genesis 23:17
    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
    KJV

Subtopics of Ephron

1. Son of Zohar, the Hittite
Sells to Abraham the field containing the cave Machpelah
2. A mountain on the boundary line between the tribes of Judah and Benjamin
1. Son of Zohar, the Hittite, sells to Abraham the field containing the cave Machpelah
2. A mountain on the boundary line between Judah and Benjamin

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Ephron? (15 Verses)

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,
That he may give me the cave of Machpelah, which he hath, which is in the end of his field; for as much money as it is worth he shall give it me for a possession of a buryingplace amongst you. as much: Heb. full money
And Ephron dwelt among the children of Heth: and Ephron the Hittite answered Abraham in the audience of the children of Heth, even of all that went in at the gate of his city, saying, audience: Heb. ears
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.
And Abraham bowed down himself before the people of the land.
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.
And Ephron answered Abraham, saying unto him,
My lord, hearken unto me: the land is worth four hundred shekels of silver; what is that betwixt me and thee? bury therefore thy dead.
And Abraham hearkened unto Ephron; and Abraham weighed to Ephron the silver, which he had named in the audience of the sons of Heth, four hundred shekels of silver, current money with the merchant.
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
And his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron the son of Zohar the Hittite, which is before Mamre;
And he charged them, and said unto them, I am to be gathered unto my people: bury me with my fathers in the cave that is in the field of Ephron the Hittite,
In the cave that is in the field of Machpelah, which is before Mamre, in the land of Canaan, which Abraham bought with the field of Ephron the Hittite for a possession of a buryingplace.
For his sons carried him into the land of Canaan, and buried him in the cave of the field of Machpelah, which Abraham bought with the field for a possession of a buryingplace of Ephron the Hittite, before Mamre.
And the border was drawn from the top of the hill unto the fountain of the water of Nephtoah, and went out to the cities of mount Ephron; and the border was drawn to Baalah, which is Kirjathjearim:

How to Study What the Bible Says About Ephron

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about ephron. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about ephron and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about ephron is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on ephron needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about ephron with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about ephron, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about ephron?
Discover 15 Bible verses about ephron. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on ephron, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 15 key verses about ephron spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about ephron are there?
There are 15 key Bible verses about ephron compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about ephron?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about ephron is Genesis 23:8 — "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 Zoh..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about ephron?
Ephron is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 15 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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