Genesis 23:3

Genesis 23:3 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

3Then Abraham rose from beside his dead wife and spoke to the Hittites.23:3 Or the descendants of Heth; also in verses 5, 7, 10, 16, 18 and 20 He said,

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

3Then Abraham arose from mourning before his dead, and spoke to the sons of Heth, saying,

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

3Then Abraham rose from before his dead, and spoke to the sons of Heth, saying,

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

3Then Abraham stood up before his dead [wife’s body], and spoke to the 23:3 The Hittites, along with the Egyptians and the Assyrians, were among the great powers in the ancient Middle East. They were famous for their fine horses, many of which were acquired by Solomon through trade. They also discovered and held secret the process of smelting iron when iron was treasured almost as much as gold. These Hittites were of Indo-European origin. The relationship, if any, between these Anatolian Hittites and the descendants of Canaan’s son, Heth, is unclear.sons of Heth (Hittites), saying,

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

3Then Abraham got up from beside his dead wife and said to the Hittites,23:3 Or sons of Heth; also in verses 5, 7, 10, 16, 18, and 20

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

3Then Abraham got up from beside his wife’s body. He said to the Hittites,

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