Sychem

SYCHEM si'-kem (Suchem):

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".  1915.