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Tyndale Open Study Notes on Genesis 23:5

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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23:5-6 my lord, you are an honored prince: Either Abraham was highly regarded by these people, or they were politely appealing to his generosity. • Choose the finest. . . . No one here will refuse: They were willing to accommodate his request, especially if they could legally obligate him to themselves (23:11).
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