International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Sychem

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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Sychem


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sı̄´kem (Συχέμ, Suchém): In this form the name of Shechem appears in the King James Version, in the report of Stephen's speech. the King James Version is a transcription from the Greek; the Revised Version (British and American) in accordance with its practice, to give uniformity in the English, follows the Hebrew form of the name given in the Old Testament.