Genesis 49:32
Genesis 49:32 in Multiple Translations
The field and the cave that is in it were purchased from the Hittites.”
The purchase of the field and of the cave that is therein was from the children of Heth.
the field and the cave that is therein, which was purchased from the children of Heth.
In the rock in the field which was got for a price from the people of Heth.
The field and the cave were bought from the Hittites.”
The purchase of the fielde and the caue that is therein, was bought of the children of Heth.
the purchase of the field and of the cave which [is] in it, [is] from Sons of Heth.'
the field and the cave that is therein, which was purchased from the children of Heth.”
The purchase of the field and of the cave that is in it, was from the children of Heth.
And when he had ended the commandments, wherewith he instructed his sons, he drew up his feet upon the bed, and died: and he was gathered to his people.
That field and the cave in it were bought from the Heth people-group; so that is where I want you to bury me.”
That land and that cave, they used to belong to the Heth people, but now that place belongs to our family.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 49:32
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Genesis 49:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מִקְנֵ֧ה
הַ/שָּׂדֶ֛ה
וְ/הַ/מְּעָרָ֥ה
אֲשֶׁר
בּ֖/וֹ
מֵ/אֵ֥ת
בְּנֵי
חֵֽת
מִקְנֵ֧ה
miqneh
H4735
livestock
N-ms
הַ/שָּׂדֶ֛ה
sâdeh
H7704
field
Art | N-ms
וְ/הַ/מְּעָרָ֥ה
mᵉʻârâh
H4631
cave
Conj | Art | N-fs
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
בּ֖/וֹ
Prep | Suff
מֵ/אֵ֥ת
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Prep
בְּנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
חֵֽת
Chêth
H2845
Heth
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 49:32
מִקְנֵ֧ה
miqneh
H4735
"livestock"
N-ms
Livestock, such as cattle, sheep, and goats, are domestic animals that can be bought and owned, as described in the Bible, including in the book of Genesis and the story of Abraham's wealth.
Definition: 1) cattle, livestock 1a) cattle, livestock 1a1) in general of a purchasable domestic animal 1b) cows, sheep, goats (in herds and flocks)
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: cattle, flock, herd, possession, purchase, substance. See also: Genesis 4:20; Numbers 20:19; Psalms 78:48.
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.
וְ/הַ/מְּעָרָ֥ה
mᵉʻârâh
H4631
"cave"
Conj | Art | N-fs
The Hebrew word for a cave or den, often used to describe a dark or hidden place. It can also refer to a hole or a hollowed-out space. In the Bible, it is used to describe natural landscapes and places of refuge or hiding.
Definition: cave, den, hole
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: cave, den, hole. See also: Genesis 19:30; 1 Samuel 13:6; Psalms 57:1.
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.
בּ֖/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
מֵ/אֵ֥ת
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.
חֵֽת
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.
Study Notes — Genesis 49:32
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Context — The Death of Jacob
30The cave is in the field of Machpelah near Mamre, in the land of Canaan. This is the field Abraham purchased from Ephron the Hittite as a burial site.
31There Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried, there Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried, and there I buried Leah.
32The field and the cave that is in it were purchased from the Hittites.”
33When Jacob had finished instructing his sons, he pulled his feet into the bed and breathed his last, and he was gathered to his people.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 23:17–20 | So Ephron’s field at Machpelah near Mamre, the cave that was in it, and all the trees within the boundaries of the field were deeded over to Abraham’s possession in the presence of all the Hittites who had come to the gate of his city. After this, Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the cave of the field at Machpelah near Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan. So the field and its cave were deeded by the Hittites to Abraham as a burial site. |
Genesis 49:32 Summary
[This verse is about the field and cave that Abraham bought from the Hittites, which became a special place for his family to bury their loved ones, like a family cemetery. It reminds us that God is faithful and provides for His people, just like He did for Abraham and his family, as seen in Genesis 28:15. By looking at this verse, we can learn to trust in God's promises and be good stewards of what He gives us, just like Jacob and the other patriarchs. We can also remember the importance of honoring our spiritual heritage, just like the patriarchs did by burying their family members in the promised land.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the verse mention the field and cave being purchased from the Hittites?
This emphasizes the fact that Abraham had legally acquired the property, as recorded in Genesis 23:16-20, and it was now a part of the family's inheritance, highlighting God's faithfulness in providing for His people, as seen in Genesis 28:15.
What is the significance of the Hittites in this verse?
The Hittites were a non-Hebrew people, and the fact that Abraham and his descendants interacted and transacted with them shows God's sovereignty over all nations, as stated in Psalm 24:1, and His ability to work through various people to accomplish His will.
How does this verse relate to the overall narrative of Genesis?
This verse serves as a reminder of the patriarchs' trust in God's promises, demonstrated by their burial in the promised land, looking forward to the future inheritance, as expressed in Hebrews 11:13-16, and underscores the importance of faith and obedience in the lives of God's people.
What can we learn from Jacob's attention to detail in this verse?
Jacob's emphasis on the purchase of the field and cave from the Hittites teaches us the value of being good stewards of the resources God provides and the importance of remembering and honoring our spiritual heritage, as seen in Psalm 78:1-8.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate my trust in God's promises, just like the patriarchs did by burying their loved ones in the promised land?
- How can I be a better steward of the resources God has given me, and what steps can I take to honor my spiritual heritage?
- In what ways can I, like Jacob, look back on my life and see God's faithfulness, and how can I share that with others?
- What are some things I can do to ensure that my legacy, like the patriarchs', will point others to God's love and faithfulness?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 49:32
The purchase of the field, and of the cave that is there, was from the children of Heth.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 49:32
Genesis 49:32 The purchase of the field and of the cave that [is] therein [was] from the children of Heth.Ver. 32. The purchase of the field, &c.]
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 49:32
28–33. Genesis 49:28 a is the editorial conclusion to Jacob’s blessing. Genesis 49:28 b–33 resume from Genesis 49:1 a, and record Jacob’s death according to P.