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.
He talked to Ephron with everyone watching, saying, "But if you are willing, please listen: I will pay you for the land. Take the money from me, and let me bury my dead there."