Bible Encyclopedias
Sychem
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
sı̄´kem ( Συχέμ , Suchém ): In this form the name of Shechem appears in Acts 7:16 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.
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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Sychem'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​s/sychem.html. 1915.