John Trapp Complete Commentary - Genesis 23:16

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Genesis 23:16 - 23:16

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Genesis 23:16 - 23:16

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23:7 - 23:7
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23:16 - 23:16
23:17 - 23:17
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23:20 - 23:20

Gen_23:16 And Abraham hearkened unto Ephron; and Abraham weighed to Ephron the silver, which he had named in the audience of the sons of Heth, four hundred shekels of silver, current [money] with the merchant.

Ver. 16. In the audience of the sons of Heth.] Whom he takes to witness, and so provideth for his security and quietness afterwards; as did also Jeremiah in the purchase of his uncle’s field. Wisdom and circumspection are to be used in contracts and covenants.

Current with the merchant.] It may well be said of money hoarders, they have no quicksilver, no current money.