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The meaning of Ephron (1) in the Bible
(From International Standard Bible Encyclopedia)e'-fron ('ephron, "fawnlike"): The Hittite of whom Abraham bought the field and cave of Machpelah (Genesis 23:8 ff.; Genesis 25:9; Genesis 49:30). 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 Genesis 33:19; I Kings 16:24).
See also MONEY; MONEY, CURRENT.
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