## people of the land ##

"people who lived in that place"

## in the hearing of the people of the land ##

"while the people of the land were listening"

## But if you will ##

This can be translated as "No, but if you are willing" or "No, but if you agree with this." The word "but" shows that there is a contrast between what Ephron offered to do and what Abraham would do. Ephron said that he would give the field to Abraham. Abraham would pay for the field.

## I will pay for the field ##

This can also be translated as "I will give you money for the field."