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# to Abraham by purchase
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These words complete the idea that begins with the word "passed" in verse 17. "became Abraham's possession when he purchased it" or "belonged to Abraham after he bought it"
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# in the presence of the sons of Heth
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Here "presence" stands for the people serving as witnesses. Alternate translation: "with the people of Heth watching as witnesses" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# the sons of Heth
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Here "sons" stands for those who descended from Heth. See how you translated this in [Genesis 23:3](../23/03.md). Alternate translation: "the descendants of Heth" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
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# all those who had come into the gate of his city
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This tells which sons of Heth saw Abraham buy the property. See how you translated this in [Genesis 23:10](../23/10.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-distinguish]])
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# gate of his city
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The city gate was where the leaders of the city would meet to make important decisions.
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# his city
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"the city where he lived." This phrase shows that Ephron belonged to that city. It does not mean that he owned it.
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