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Shekel [N] [S] weight, the common standard both of weight and value among the Hebrews. It is estimated at 220 English grains, or a little more than half an ounce avoirdupois. The "shekel of the sanctuary" ( Exodus 30:13 ; Numbers 3:47 ) was equal to twenty gerahs ( Ezekiel 45:12 ). There were shekels of gold ( 1 Chronicles 21:25 ), of silver ...
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The half-shekel has the same type, but the reverse bears the...
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The Hebrew shekel was the 50th part of a mina, and as a...
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The shekel was divided into gerahs, 20 to a shekel (Exodus...
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Feb 18, 2024 · A Shekel is a unit of weight representing a certain amount of silver. It was the standard weight used for coins and other silver objects in the ancient world. In Jewish tradition the Shekel is a sacred unit of measure. It was used in the Old Testament of the Bible in cases involving money, justice, and religious offerings.
Jan 4, 2022 · This is the reason the shekel in Exodus 30:13 is defined as a particular kind of shekel called “the shekel of the sanctuary.”. This shekel was defined by weights kept in the tabernacle as the standard. A standard shekel weighed 11.5 grams. Later, a “shekel” would also refer to a coin. In Amos 8:5, God condemns the use of a false shekel ...
Jan 4, 2022 · Below are several terms and their approximated equivalents in both metric and imperial measurements. Since some ancient terms varied by area, we have differentiated Greek and Hebrew measurements. Weights: Hebrew: Talent (3,000 shekels or 60 minas, sometimes translated “100 pounds”) 34.272 kg. 75.6 lbs.
Aug 28, 2024 · From ancient biblical times to modern-day Israel, the shekel has been more than just a unit of currency; it is a link to ancient culture and biblical history. Derived from the Hebrew verb lishkol, meaning “to weigh” or “to consider,” the shekel’s journey through time reflects the evolution of faith, commerce, and national identity.
The denarius is the coin that appears most often in the gospels. It occurs five times in the gospel of Matthew (Matthew 20:2, 9, 10, 13; 22:19). It occurs once in Mark (Mark 12:15), once in Luke (Luke 20:24) and once in Revelation (Revelation 6:6). This silver coin was normally minted in the city of Rome and carried the image of a caesar on one ...
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Between the sacred shekel, Exodus 30:13, and the shekel after the "king's weight," 2 Samuel 14:26, there would seem to have been a difference; but this and many think the phrase "shekel of the sanctuary" simply means a full and just shekel, according to the temple standards. The first coin, which bore the name of shekel was struck after the exile in the time of the Maccabees, and bore the ...
