Genesis 25:9
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 25
“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;”Genesis 25:9
What Does Genesis 25:9 Mean?
Genesis 25:9 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 25, verse 9 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to Genesis 25:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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”Genesis 50:13“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.”Genesis 35:29“And Isaac gave up the ghost, and died, and was gathered unto his people, being old and full of days: and his sons Esau and Jacob buried him.”Genesis 49:31“There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah.”Genesis 21:9“And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, mocking.”Genesis 49:29“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,”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.”Genesis 47:30“But I will lie with my fathers, and thou shalt carry me out of Egypt, and bury me in their buryingplace. And he said, I will do as thou hast said.”Genesis 16:15“And Hagar bare Abram a son: and Abram called his son’s name, which Hagar bare, Ishmael.”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,”Genesis 23:19“And after this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah before Mamre: the same is Hebron in the land of Canaan.”Genesis 23:20“And the field, and the cave that is therein, were made sure unto Abraham for a possession of a buryingplace by the sons of Heth.”
People & Places
EphronIsaacIshmaelZoharMachpelahMamre
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