Neville Goddard on Genesis 23:6 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Genesis 23 in context

Scripture Focus

6Hear us, my lord: thou art a mighty prince among us: in the choice of our sepulchres bury thy dead; none of us shall withhold from thee his sepulchre, but that thou mayest bury thy dead.

Genesis 23:6

Biblical Context

The elders acknowledge Abraham as a mighty prince and invite him to bury his dead among them, affirming his leadership within the community. It is a moment where authority and belonging are recognized.

Neville's Inner Vision

This verse presents Abraham not as a man but as a state of consciousness claiming its own royal authority. Hearing, 'thou art a mighty prince among us,' is the recognition of the I AM in you becoming aware of its sovereignty. The elders offer the choice of a sepulchre—space to anchor life—because the mind is ready to bury the dead old identifications and permit the new ruling state to stand. When they say, 'none of us shall withhold from thee his sepulchre,' they express the inner agreement of your thoughts to support the kingly state; there is unity in your inner community around this truth. To embody the Kingdom of God, you must assume you are the ruler of your life and allow the old fears to be buried in seed, not denied. The practical result is you begin to act from that throne, and events bend to your inner conviction.

Practice This Now

Close your eyes and assume, 'I AM the mighty prince of my life.' Feel this royal state settling into your chest and let your thoughts align with it, as if the whole mind unites around your throne.