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What does Genesis 23:6 mean?

'Listen, sir, you're a respected leader among us. Go ahead and bury your wife in the best of our tombs. None of us will refuse you.' Genesis 23:6 - Modern Text Bible

(The Hittites honor Abraham, offering him any tomb he wants, which shows their respect for him.)