Genesis 20:16
King James Version
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 20:16
New International Version
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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- Genesis 20:16 That is, about 25 pounds or about 12 kilograms
Genesis 20:16
New King James Version
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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- Genesis 20:16 Lit. is a covering of the eyes for you to all
- Genesis 20:16 Or justified
Genesis 20:16
English Standard Version
16 To Sarah he said, “Behold, I have given (A)your brother a thousand pieces of silver. It is (B)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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