# Genesis 23 General Notes # #### Special concepts in this chapter #### ##### Abraham's character ##### Abraham's interaction with the people show that he was greatly respected. This would have been unusual for a foreigner and indicates that Abraham was a man of great character. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) ##### Burial ##### Burial was a common practice when Abraham lived, but only the wealthy were able to bury their dead relatives in this way. ## Links: ## * __[Genesis 23:01 Notes](./01.md)__ __[<<](../22/intro.md) | [>>](../24/intro.md)__