Genesis 20:14-16
King James Version
14 And Abimelech took sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and womenservants, and gave them unto Abraham, and restored him Sarah his wife.
15 And Abimelech said, Behold, my land is before thee: dwell where it pleaseth thee.
16 And unto Sarah he said, Behold, I have given thy brother a thousand pieces of silver: behold, he is to thee a covering of the eyes, unto all that are with thee, and with all other: thus she was reproved.
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Genesis 20:14-16
English Standard Version
14 Then Abimelech (A)took sheep and oxen, and male servants and female servants, and gave them to Abraham, and returned Sarah his wife to him. 15 And Abimelech said, “Behold, (B)my land is before you; dwell where it pleases you.” 16 To Sarah he said, “Behold, I have given (C)your brother a thousand pieces of silver. It is (D)a sign of your innocence in the eyes of all[a] who are with you, and before everyone you are vindicated.”
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- Genesis 20:16 Hebrew It is a covering of eyes for all
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