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What does Genesis 23:17 mean?

So Ephron's field at Machpelah near Mamre—the field, the cave, and all the trees within its borders—became Abraham's property. Genesis 23:17 - Modern Text Bible

(The transaction is complete: Abraham now owns the field, the cave, and everything on it.)