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565 B
Markdown
15 lines
565 B
Markdown
## people of the land ##
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"people who lived in that place"
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## in the hearing of the people of the land ##
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"while the people of the land were listening"
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## But if you will ##
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This can be translated as "No, but if you are willing" or "No, but if you agree with this." The word "but" shows that there is a contrast between what Ephron offered to do and what Abraham would do. Ephron said that he would give the field to Abraham. Abraham would pay for the field.
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## I will pay for the field ##
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This can also be translated as "I will give you money for the field." |