makh.pe.lah names the field and cave associated with burial before Mamre in Genesis.

The term functions consistently as a proper name for the field and its cave before Mamre: it is sought as a burial possession, identified in property and burial notices, and named as the location where Sarah, Abraham, and Jacob are buried.

1. The named field and cave used for burial · dominant

   In Genesis 23:9, the proper noun identifies the cave sought as a grave possession at the end of its owner's field. Genesis 23:19, Genesis 25:9, Genesis 49:30, and Genesis 50:13 place burials in the cave within the field bearing this name; Genesis 23:17 also identifies the field, cave, and surrounding trees in the property description.

   Genesis 23:9Genesis 23:17Genesis 23:19Genesis 25:9Genesis 49:30Genesis 50:13

In the Anselm Project Bible: Across the occurrences, the APB consistently presents the name as "Machpelah," either with "field" or "cave" in the surrounding clause. Those surrounding nouns identify the verse context rather than separately define the term.