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  1. The shekel of the sanctuary, which contained 20 gerahs, was no doubt the original shekel of full weight, as distinguished from the lighter shekel which was current in ordinary use.

  2. Each one who crosses over to those already counted is to give a half shekel, according to the sanctuary shekel, which weighs twenty gerahs. This half shekel is an offering to the LORD. New Living Translation

  3. Jan 4, 2022 · Scholars are uncertain what exactly a shekel was, but here is one calculation of its value: the sanctuary shekel was defined as 20 gerahs. A gerah has been traditionally measured as 1/50 of an ounce, or 0.6 gram.

  4. Num 18:16 And those redeemed of the devoted things you shall redeem when one month old, according to your valuation, for five shekels of silver, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, which is twenty gerahs.

  5. Nov 22, 2023 · The Bible first introduces the sanctuary shekel in Exodus 30 during the establishment of the Tabernacle worship system. God instructs Moses: “Each one who is numbered in the census shall give this: half a shekel according to the shekel of the sanctuary (the shekel is twenty gerahs), half a shekel as an offering to the Lord.” (Exodus 30:13)

  6. Nov 27, 2023 · 13 Each one who is numbered in the census shall give this: half a shekel according to the shekel of the sanctuary (the shekel is twenty gerahs), half a shekel as an offering to the Lord. 14 Everyone who is numbered in the census, from twenty years old and upward, shall give the Lord ‘s offering.

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  8. The shekel was divided into gerahs, 20 to a shekel (Exodus 30:13). The gerah (gerah) is supposed to be some kind of seed, perhaps a bean or some such plant. ... /m/measures.htm - 35k. Gerahs (5 Occurrences) /g/gerahs.htm - 8k. Cud (9 Occurrences)... choo, chu, (ma`aleh gerah, literally "bringing up" (American Revised Versions margin),