Genesis 23:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

But if thou wilt give it, I pray thee, hear me. — Heb., But if thou wilt, I pray thee, hear me. It expresses simply a strong desire that Ephron will listen to and grant his next request.

Genesis 23:13

13 And he spake unto Ephron in the audience of the people of the land, saying, But if thou wilt give it, I pray thee, hear me: I will give thee money for the field; take it of me, and I will bury my dead there.