BasicEnglish Bible Images - Genesis Chapter 23

BasicEnglish Bible Verse Images: Genesis Chapter 23 in Stunning Detail

BasicEnglish Genesis 23:1 ; image nature: Autumn colors reflect in a still mountain lake at sunrise.; Genesis 23:1. Now the years of Sarah's life were a hundred and twenty-seven.

Genesis 23:1. Now the years of Sarah's life were a hundred and twenty-seven.

Read the verse in its context:
BasicEnglish Genesis 23

BasicEnglish Genesis 23:2 ; image nature: Desert verbena carpets hidden canyons. Flash flood waters carved these gardens.; Genesis 23:2. And Sarah's death took place in Kiriath-arba, that is, Hebron, in the land of Canaan: and Abraham went into his house, weeping and sorrowing for Sarah.

Genesis 23:2. And Sarah's death took place in Kiriath-arba, that is, Hebron, in the land of Canaan: and Abraham went into his house, weeping and sorrowing for Sarah.

Read the verse in its context:
BasicEnglish Genesis 23

previous / next ;

KJV ; BBE ; Segond ; Segond21

BasicEnglish Genesis 23:3 ; image nature: Desert wind sculpts perfect ripples in red sand. Twilight paints the dunes in watercolor hues.; Genesis 23:3. And Abraham came from his dead and said to the children of Heth,

Genesis 23:3. And Abraham came from his dead and said to the children of Heth,

Read the verse in its context:
BasicEnglish Genesis 23

previous / next ;

KJV ; BBE ; Segond ; Segond21

BasicEnglish Genesis 23:4 ; image nature: Spring wildflowers carpet Death Valley in gold. A coyote's silhouette melts into the blooms.; Genesis 23:4. I am living among you as one from a strange country: give me some land here as my property, so that I may put my dead to rest.

Genesis 23:4. I am living among you as one from a strange country: give me some land here as my property, so that I may put my dead to rest.

Read the verse in its context:
BasicEnglish Genesis 23

previous / next ;

KJV ; BBE ; Segond ; Segond21

BasicEnglish Genesis 23:5 ; image nature: A mountain stream tumbles through moss-covered stones. Sunlight dapples the crystal-clear water.; Genesis 23:5. And in answer the children of Heth said to Abraham,

Genesis 23:5. And in answer the children of Heth said to Abraham,

Read the verse in its context:
BasicEnglish Genesis 23

previous / next ;

KJV ; BBE ; Segond ; Segond21

BasicEnglish Genesis 23:6 ; image nature: Joshua trees reach twisted arms to desert stars. The Milky Way arcs overhead like a river of light.; Genesis 23:6. My lord, truly you are a great chief among us; take the best of our resting-places for your dead; not one of us will keep back from you a place where you may put your dead to rest.

Genesis 23:6. My lord, truly you are a great chief among us; take the best of our resting-places for your dead; not one of us will keep back from you a place where you may put your dead to rest.

Read the verse in its context:
BasicEnglish Genesis 23

previous / next ;

KJV ; BBE ; Segond ; Segond21

BasicEnglish Genesis 23:7 ; image nature: Spring wildflowers carpet rolling hills in purple and gold.; Genesis 23:7. And Abraham got up and gave honour to the children of Heth, the people of that land.

Genesis 23:7. And Abraham got up and gave honour to the children of Heth, the people of that land.

Read the verse in its context:
BasicEnglish Genesis 23

previous / next ;

KJV ; BBE ; Segond ; Segond21

BasicEnglish Genesis 23:8 ; image nature: Wild mustard carpets coastal cliffs. Ocean waves provide rhythm below.; Genesis 23:8. And he said to them, If you will let me put my dead to rest here, make a request for me to Ephron, the son of Zohar,

Genesis 23:8. And he said to them, If you will let me put my dead to rest here, make a request for me to Ephron, the son of Zohar,

Read the verse in its context:
BasicEnglish Genesis 23

previous / next ;

KJV ; BBE ; Segond ; Segond21

BasicEnglish Genesis 23:9 ; image nature: Moonlight illuminates a field of bluebonnets. A warm breeze carries their sweet fragrance across the prairie.; Genesis 23:9. That he will give me the hollow in the rock named Machpelah, which is his property at the end of his field; let him give it to me for its full price as a resting-place for my dead among you.

Genesis 23:9. That he will give me the hollow in the rock named Machpelah, which is his property at the end of his field; let him give it to me for its full price as a resting-place for my dead among you.

Read the verse in its context:
BasicEnglish Genesis 23

previous / next ;

KJV ; BBE ; Segond ; Segond21

BasicEnglish Genesis 23:10 ; image nature: Ancient sequoias pierce through valley fog. Centuries of growth reach for filtered light.; Genesis 23:10. Now Ephron was seated among the children of Heth: and Ephron the Hittite gave Abraham his answer in the hearing of the children of Heth, and of all those who came into his town, saying,

Genesis 23:10. Now Ephron was seated among the children of Heth: and Ephron the Hittite gave Abraham his answer in the hearing of the children of Heth, and of all those who came into his town, saying,

Read the verse in its context:
BasicEnglish Genesis 23

previous / next ;

KJV ; BBE ; Segond ; Segond21

BasicEnglish Genesis 23:11 ; image nature: Morning mist rises from valley streams. Birdsong heralds the dawn chorus.; Genesis 23:11. No, my lord, I will give you the field with the hollow in the rock; before all the children of my people will I give it to you for a resting-place for your dead.

Genesis 23:11. No, my lord, I will give you the field with the hollow in the rock; before all the children of my people will I give it to you for a resting-place for your dead.

Read the verse in its context:
BasicEnglish Genesis 23

previous / next ;

KJV ; BBE ; Segond ; Segond21

BasicEnglish Genesis 23:12 ; image nature: Moss-draped cypress trees emerge from morning fog. Spanish moss sways like ancient lace.; Genesis 23:12. And Abraham went down on his face before the people of the land.

Genesis 23:12. And Abraham went down on his face before the people of the land.

Read the verse in its context:
BasicEnglish Genesis 23

previous / next ;

KJV ; BBE ; Segond ; Segond21

BasicEnglish Genesis 23:13 ; image nature: Morning mist rises from thermal pools. Steam dragons dance in golden light.; Genesis 23:13. And Abraham said to Ephron, in the hearing of the people of the land, If only you will give ear to me, I will give you the price of the field; take it, and let me put my dead to rest there.

Genesis 23:13. And Abraham said to Ephron, in the hearing of the people of the land, If only you will give ear to me, I will give you the price of the field; take it, and let me put my dead to rest there.

Read the verse in its context:
BasicEnglish Genesis 23

previous / next ;

KJV ; BBE ; Segond ; Segond21

BasicEnglish Genesis 23:14 ; image nature: Mountain meadow grasses bend in alpine wind. Marmots whistle warnings from rocky outcrops.; Genesis 23:14. So Ephron said to Abraham,

Genesis 23:14. So Ephron said to Abraham,

Read the verse in its context:
BasicEnglish Genesis 23

previous / next ;

KJV ; BBE ; Segond ; Segond21

BasicEnglish Genesis 23:15 ; image nature: Mist rolls through an ancient olive grove at dawn. Each gnarled trunk tells stories of centuries past.; Genesis 23:15. My lord, give ear to me: the value of the land is four hundred shekels; what is that between me and you? so put your dead to rest there.

Genesis 23:15. My lord, give ear to me: the value of the land is four hundred shekels; what is that between me and you? so put your dead to rest there.

Read the verse in its context:
BasicEnglish Genesis 23

previous / next ;

KJV ; BBE ; Segond ; Segond21

BasicEnglish Genesis 23:16 ; image nature: Wild salmon leap ancient waterfalls. Mist rises like spirits in morning light.; Genesis 23:16. And Abraham took note of the price fixed by Ephron in the hearing of the children of Heth, and gave him four hundred shekels in current money.

Genesis 23:16. And Abraham took note of the price fixed by Ephron in the hearing of the children of Heth, and gave him four hundred shekels in current money.

Read the verse in its context:
BasicEnglish Genesis 23

previous / next ;

KJV ; BBE ; Segond ; Segond21

BasicEnglish Genesis 23:17 ; image nature: A great egret lifts from mirror-still water. Sunrise sets its wings ablaze.; Genesis 23:17. So Ephron's field at Machpelah near Mamre, with the hollow in the rock and all the trees in the field and round it,

Genesis 23:17. So Ephron's field at Machpelah near Mamre, with the hollow in the rock and all the trees in the field and round it,

Read the verse in its context:
BasicEnglish Genesis 23

previous / next ;

KJV ; BBE ; Segond ; Segond21

BasicEnglish Genesis 23:18 ; image nature: Frost crystals form intricate patterns on a fallen leaf. Morning sun transforms them into rainbow prisms.; Genesis 23:18. Became the property of Abraham before the eyes of the children of Heth and of all who came into the town.

Genesis 23:18. Became the property of Abraham before the eyes of the children of Heth and of all who came into the town.

Read the verse in its context:
BasicEnglish Genesis 23

previous / next ;

KJV ; BBE ; Segond ; Segond21

BasicEnglish Genesis 23:19 ; image nature: Fireflies dance above a spring meadow filled with singing crickets.; Genesis 23:19. Then Abraham put Sarah his wife to rest in the hollow rock in the field of Machpelah near Mamre, that is, Hebron in the land of Canaan.

Genesis 23:19. Then Abraham put Sarah his wife to rest in the hollow rock in the field of Machpelah near Mamre, that is, Hebron in the land of Canaan.

Read the verse in its context:
BasicEnglish Genesis 23

previous / next ;

KJV ; BBE ; Segond ; Segond21

BasicEnglish Genesis 23:20 ; image nature: Desert petroglyphs tell ancient stories. Ravens soar past wearing shadows for wings.; Genesis 23:20. And the field and the hollow rock were handed over to Abraham as his property by the children of Heth.

Genesis 23:20. And the field and the hollow rock were handed over to Abraham as his property by the children of Heth.

Read the verse in its context:
BasicEnglish Genesis 23

previous / next ;

KJV ; BBE ; Segond ; Segond21

The images of Bible verses are created starting from the verses in the Basic English Bible and are made vailable freely for download and use. A link to our website is appreciated to let others know about this free image library. The Bible in Basic English was created in the 1940s by S.H. Hooke, an English language scholar. He wanted to make the Bible accessible to people with limited English, those learning it as a second language, and those with low literacy. To achieve this, he used a simplified vocabulary of just 850 common words, with minimal grammar. This made the text easier to understand, though some argue it loses some of the poetry and nuance of the original. Despite this, it has been praised for its clarity and continues to be used today by many, particularly in education and evangelism. Lausanne AB church is pleased to freely provide the images.

previous / next