Genesis 25:10
Genesis 25:10 in Multiple Translations
This was the field that Abraham had bought from the Hittites. Abraham was buried there with his wife Sarah.
The field which Abraham purchased of the sons of Heth: there was Abraham buried, and Sarah his wife.
the field which Abraham purchased of the children of Heth: there was Abraham buried, and Sarah his wife.
The same field which Abraham got from the children of Heth: there Abraham was put to rest with Sarah, his wife.
This was the field Abraham had bought from the Hittites. Abraham was buried there with his wife Sarah.
Which fielde Abraham bought of the Hittites, where Abraham was buryed with Sarah his wife.
the field which Abraham bought from the sons of Heth — there hath Abraham been buried, and Sarah his wife.
the field which Abraham purchased from the children of Heth. Abraham was buried there with Sarah, his wife.
The field which Abraham purchased of the sons of Heth: there was Abraham buried, and Sarah his wife.
Which he had bought of the children of Heth: there was he buried, and Sara his wife.
Isaac and Ishmael buried his body there, where Abraham previously buried his wife Sarah.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 25:10
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Genesis 25:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַ/שָּׂדֶ֛ה
אֲשֶׁר
קָנָ֥ה
אַבְרָהָ֖ם
מֵ/אֵ֣ת
בְּנֵי
חֵ֑ת
שָׁ֛מָּ/ה
קֻבַּ֥ר
אַבְרָהָ֖ם
וְ/שָׂרָ֥ה
אִשְׁתּֽ/וֹ
הַ/שָּׂדֶ֛ה
sâdeh
H7704
field
Art | N-ms
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
קָנָ֥ה
qânâh
H7069
to buy
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אַבְרָהָ֖ם
ʼAbrâhâm
H85
Abraham
N-proper
מֵ/אֵ֣ת
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Prep
בְּנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
חֵ֑ת
Chêth
H2845
Heth
N-proper
שָׁ֛מָּ/ה
shâm
H8033
there
Adv | Suff
קֻבַּ֥ר
qâbar
H6912
to bury
V-Pual-Perf-3ms
אַבְרָהָ֖ם
ʼAbrâhâm
H85
Abraham
N-proper
וְ/שָׂרָ֥ה
Sârâh
H8283
Sarah
Conj | N-proper
אִשְׁתּֽ/וֹ
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 25:10
הַ/שָּׂדֶ֛ה
sâdeh
H7704
"field"
Art | N-ms
A field or land is what this word represents, often referring to a flat area of land used for cultivation or as a habitat for wild animals, as described in the book of Genesis. It can also mean a plain or a country, as opposed to a mountain or sea. This term is used in the story of Ruth and Boaz.
Definition: 1) field, land 1a) cultivated field 1b) of home of wild beasts 1c) plain (opposed to mountain) 1d) land (opposed to sea)
Usage: Occurs in 309 OT verses. KJV: country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild. See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 28:38; Nehemiah 12:29.
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
קָנָ֥ה
qânâh
H7069
"to buy"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This verb means to buy or acquire something, and is used to describe God's redemption of His people. It emphasizes ownership and possession, as seen in the stories of God's creation and redemption.
Definition: 1) to get, acquire, create, buy, possess 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to get, acquire, obtain 1a1a) of God originating, creating, redeeming His people 1a1a1) possessor 1a1b) of Eve acquiring 1a1c) of acquiring knowledge, wisdom 1a2) to buy 1b) (Niphal) to be bought 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to possess Aramaic equivalent: qe.na (קְנָא "to buy" H7066)
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: attain, buy(-er), teach to keep cattle, get, provoke to jealousy, possess(-or), purchase, recover, redeem, [idiom] surely, [idiom] verily. See also: Genesis 4:1; 2 Chronicles 34:11; Psalms 74:2.
אַבְרָהָ֖ם
ʼAbrâhâm
H85
"Abraham"
N-proper
Abraham was a key figure in the Bible, the later name of Abram, and father of many children, including Ishmael and Isaac. He is first mentioned in Genesis 11:26 and his story is told throughout the book of Genesis. Abraham's life and faith are still studied today.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.11.26; son of: Terah (H8646); brother of: Nahor (H5152H), Haran (H2039) and Sarah (H8283); married to Sarah (H8283), Hagar (H1904) and Keturah (H6989); father of: Ishmael (H3458), Isaac (H3327), Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744); also called Abram at Gen.11.26--17.5; 2x § Abraham = "father of a multitude" or "chief of multitude" friend of God and founder of Hebrew nation via God's elective covenant
Usage: Occurs in 159 OT verses. KJV: Abraham. See also: Genesis 17:5; Genesis 24:9; Psalms 47:10.
מֵ/אֵ֣ת
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep | Prep
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
בְּנֵי
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
חֵ֑ת
Chêth
H2845
"Heth"
N-proper
Refers to Heth, a descendant of Canaan, who was an aboriginal Canaanite mentioned in Genesis 10:15 as the father of the Hittites.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.10.15; son of: Canaan (H3667); brother of: Sidon (H6721), Jebusite (H2983), Amorite (H0567), Girgashite (H1622), Hivite (H2340), Arkite (H6208), Sinite (H5513), Arvadite (H0721), Zemarite (H6786) and Hamathite (H2577); also called Hittite (KJV: "of Heth") frequently Also named: chit.ti (חִתִּי "Hittite" H2850) § Heth = "terror" a son of Canaan and the progenitor of the Hittites
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Heth. See also: Genesis 10:15; Genesis 23:18; 1 Chronicles 1:13.
שָׁ֛מָּ/ה
shâm
H8033
"there"
Adv | Suff
The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.
Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.
קֻבַּ֥ר
qâbar
H6912
"to bury"
V-Pual-Perf-3ms
To bury means to inter or lay someone to rest, often in a grave or tomb. This word is used throughout the Bible to describe the act of burying the dead, and is translated as bury in the KJV.
Definition: 1) to bury 1a) (Qal) to bury 1b) (Niphal) to be buried 1c) (Piel) to bury, bury (in masses) 1d) (Pual) to be buried
Usage: Occurs in 122 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] in any wise, bury(-ier). See also: Genesis 15:15; 1 Kings 14:31; Psalms 79:3.
אַבְרָהָ֖ם
ʼAbrâhâm
H85
"Abraham"
N-proper
Abraham was a key figure in the Bible, the later name of Abram, and father of many children, including Ishmael and Isaac. He is first mentioned in Genesis 11:26 and his story is told throughout the book of Genesis. Abraham's life and faith are still studied today.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.11.26; son of: Terah (H8646); brother of: Nahor (H5152H), Haran (H2039) and Sarah (H8283); married to Sarah (H8283), Hagar (H1904) and Keturah (H6989); father of: Ishmael (H3458), Isaac (H3327), Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744); also called Abram at Gen.11.26--17.5; 2x § Abraham = "father of a multitude" or "chief of multitude" friend of God and founder of Hebrew nation via God's elective covenant
Usage: Occurs in 159 OT verses. KJV: Abraham. See also: Genesis 17:5; Genesis 24:9; Psalms 47:10.
וְ/שָׂרָ֥ה
Sârâh
H8283
"Sarah"
Conj | N-proper
Sarah was Abraham's wife and the mother of Isaac, a key figure in the book of Genesis. Her name means noblewoman, reflecting her high social status. She is first mentioned in Genesis 11:29.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.11.29; daughter of: Terah (H8646); sister of: Abraham (H0085), Nahor (H5152H) and Haran (H2039); married to Abraham (H0085); mother of: Isaac (H3327); also called Sarai at Gen.11.29,30,31; 12.5,11,17; 16.1,2,3,5,6,8; 17.15; § Sarah = "noblewoman" wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: Sarah. See also: Genesis 17:15; Genesis 21:1; Isaiah 51:2.
אִשְׁתּֽ/וֹ
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
Study Notes — Genesis 25:10
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Context — The Death of Abraham
8And at a ripe old age he breathed his last and died, old and contented, and was gathered to his people.
9His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah near Mamre, in the field of Ephron son of Zohar the Hittite.
10This was the field that Abraham had bought from the Hittites. Abraham was buried there with his wife Sarah.
11After Abraham’s death, God blessed his son Isaac, who lived near Beer-lahai-roi. 12This is the account of Abraham’s son Ishmael, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s maidservant, bore to Abraham.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 23:16 | Abraham agreed to Ephron’s terms and weighed out for him the price he had named in the hearing of the Hittites: four hundred shekels of silver, according to the standard of the merchants. |
| 2 | Genesis 49:31 | There Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried, there Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried, and there I buried Leah. |
Genesis 25:10 Summary
[Genesis 25:10 tells us that Abraham was buried in a field he had bought from the Hittites, where his wife Sarah was also buried. This shows that Abraham trusted God's plan for his life, even in death, just like he did when he first received God's promise in Genesis 12:1-3. Abraham's faith and obedience to God are an example to us, reminding us to trust in God's goodness and faithfulness, as seen in Psalm 37:3-7. By looking at Abraham's life and legacy, we can learn to have confidence in God's plan for our own lives, just like Abraham did.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Abraham buy a field from the Hittites?
Abraham bought the field from the Hittites as a burial place for his family, as seen in Genesis 25:10, where it is mentioned that he was buried there with his wife Sarah, fulfilling the purchase he made in Genesis 23:16-20.
Who was buried in the field that Abraham bought?
According to Genesis 25:10, Abraham was buried in the field with his wife Sarah, and as mentioned in Genesis 25:9, his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him there.
What is the significance of the cave of Machpelah?
The cave of Machpelah, located in the field of Ephron the Hittite, is significant because it was the burial place of Abraham, Sarah, and other patriarchs, as mentioned in Genesis 25:9-10 and Genesis 49:29-32.
How does this verse relate to the larger story of Abraham's life?
Genesis 25:10 serves as a conclusion to Abraham's life, highlighting his faith and obedience to God, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3, and setting the stage for the stories of his sons Isaac and Ishmael in the following verses, Genesis 25:11-18 and Genesis 25:12-18 respectively.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about Abraham's priorities and values, and how can I apply those to my own life?
- How does the fact that Abraham was buried with his wife Sarah reflect their relationship and commitment to each other, and what can I learn from their example?
- What does the purchase of the field and the burial of Abraham and Sarah in it symbolize in terms of God's promises and faithfulness, as seen in Genesis 12:7 and Genesis 17:8?
- How can I, like Abraham, demonstrate faith and trust in God's plans and promises for my life, even in uncertain or difficult circumstances, as seen in Romans 4:20-22?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 25:10
The field which Abraham purchased of the sons of Heth,.... Of one of them, Ephron, the rest being witnesses of it, Genesis 23:16; there was Abraham buried, and Sarah his wife; Sarah had been buried
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 25:10
The field which Abraham purchased of the sons of Heth: there was Abraham buried, and Sarah his wife. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 25:10
Genesis 25:10 The field which Abraham purchased of the sons of Heth: there was Abraham buried, and Sarah his wife.Ver. 10. The field.]
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 25:10
7–11 (P). The Death of Abraham This passage is from P, recording the age of Abraham and the place of his burial, and following directly upon the death and burial of Sarah (chap. 23).
Sermons on Genesis 25:10
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Genesis 23:1-20 by John Calvin | John Calvin preaches about the death and burial of Sarah, highlighting Abraham's faith and reverence in securing a burial place for his wife, emphasizing the importance of honoring |