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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16 To Sarah he said, “I am giving your brother a thousand shekels[a] of silver. This is to cover the offense against you before all who are with you; you are completely vindicated.”

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  1. Genesis 20:16 That is, about 25 pounds or about 12 kilograms

16 Then to Sarah he said, “Behold, I have given your brother a thousand pieces of silver; (A)indeed this [a]vindicates you (B)before all who are with you and before everybody.” Thus she was [b]rebuked.

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  1. Genesis 20:16 Lit. is a covering of the eyes for you to all
  2. Genesis 20:16 Or justified