Genesis 23:16

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KJV

King James Version (modern wording)

And Abraham hearkened unto Ephron; and Abraham weighed to Ephron the silver, which he had named in the audience of the sons of Heth, four hundred shekels of silver, current money with the merchant.

Genesis 23:16 (KJV)

ASV

American Standard Version

And Abraham hearkened unto Ephron; and Abraham weighed to Ephron the silver which he had named in the audience of the children of Heth, four hundred shekels of silver, current money with the merchant.

Genesis 23:16 (ASV)

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

Abraham agreed to Ephron’s terms and weighed out for him the price he had named in the hearing of the Hittites: four hundred shekels of silver, according to the standard of the merchants.

Genesis 23:16 (BSB)

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What does Genesis 23:16 say?

Genesis 23:16 in modern King James wording reads: "And Abraham hearkened unto Ephron; and Abraham weighed to Ephron the silver, which he had named in the audience of the sons of Heth, four hundred shekels of silver, current money with the merchant."

Where is Genesis 23:16 found in the Bible?

Genesis 23:16 is verse 16 of chapter 23 of the book of Genesis, in the Old Testament. Genesis has 50 chapters.

Which translations of Genesis 23:16 can I read here?

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