Genesis 20:16

Genesis 20:16 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

16To Sarah he said, “I am giving your brother a thousand shekels20:16 That is, about 25 pounds or about 12 kilograms of silver. This is to cover the offense against you before all who are with you; you are completely vindicated.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

16To Sarah he said, “Look, I have given your brother a thousand pieces of silver. 20:16 Lit Behold, it isIt is 20:16 Lit for you a covering of the eyesyour vindication before all who are with you, and before everyone you are cleared.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

16To Sarah he said, “Behold, I have given your brother a thousand pieces of silver; behold, it is your vindication before all who are with you, and before all men you are cleared.”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

16Then to Sarah he said, “Look, I have given this brother of yours a 20:16 Perhaps about three years’ or a thousand days’ wages.thousand pieces of silver; it is to compensate you [for all that has happened] and to vindicate your honor before all who are with you; before all men you are cleared and compensated.”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

16And he said to Sarah, “See, I am giving your brother a thousand pieces of silver.20:16 Or a thousand shekels of silver; that is, approximately 25.1 pounds or 11.4 kilograms of silver It is your vindication before all who are with you; you are completely cleared.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

16He said to Sarah, “I’m giving your brother 25 pounds of silver. This will show everyone with you that I am sorry for what I did to you. You haven’t done anything wrong.”

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