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ē´fron (עפרון, ‛ephroÌ„n, “fawnlikeâ€): The Hittite of whom Abraham bought the field and cave of Machpelah (; ; ). The transaction was conducted in true oriental fashion, with excessive courtesy; but the large sum of 400 shekels' weight of silver was in the end required (compare ; ). See also MONEY; MONEY, CURRENT.