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     • A shekel or sheqel (Akkadian: 𒅆𒅗𒇻, romanized: šiqlu, siqlu; Ugaritic: 𐎘𐎖𐎍, romanized: ṯiql, Hebrew: שקל, romanized: šeqel, plural Hebrew: שקלים, romanized: šəqālim, Phoenician: 𐤔𐤒𐤋) is an ancient Mesopotamian coin, usually of silver.
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   A shekel or sheqel (Akkadian: 𒅆𒅗𒇻, romanized: šiqlu, siqlu; Ugaritic: 𐎘𐎖𐎍, romanized: ṯiql, Hebrew: שקל, romanized: šeqel, plural Hebrew: שקלים, romanized: šəqālim, Phoenician: 𐤔𐤒𐤋) is an ancient Mesopotamian coin, usually of silver.

3. firmisrael.org › learn › what-is-the-shekel-theWhat is the Shekel? The Hebrew Word for “To Weigh”

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   Aug 28, 2024 · The shekel is modern Israeli currency, but did you know its roots are in the land & language of the Bible? Learn more about the shekel here.

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5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › shekelShekel Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SHEKEL is any of various ancient units of weight; especially : a Hebrew unit equal to about 252 grains troy. How to use shekel in a sentence.

6. www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org › weights-measuresWeights, Measures & Coins of the Biblical & Talmudic Periods

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   The talent (kikkar), was the largest unit of weight in the Bible, and was already known by the same name in Ugaritic. In Ugaritic it was pronounced kakaru, as has been shown from Akkadian documents from Ugarit and Alalakh. The relation between the talent and the shekel is defined in Exodus 38:25–26.

7. www.biblicalcyclopedia.com › S › shekelShekel - Biblical Cyclopedia

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   He describes a shekel which he had seen and of which the Cuthoeans read the inscription with ease. The explanation which they gave of the inscription was, on one side Shekel ha-Shekalim, "The Shekel of Shekels," and on the other, "Jerusalem the Holy."

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   The shekel was the unit of coinage as well as of weight, and the pieces of metal which served for currency were either fractions or multiples of the standard shekel.

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   What does shekel mean in Hebrew?

   • Get Word of the Day daily email! What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'? The meaning of SHEKEL is any of various ancient units of weight; especially : a Hebrew unit equal to about 252 grains troy. How to use shekel in a sentence.

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   What is the difference between a shekel and a coin?

   • 2. Coin: The shekel was the unit of coinage as well as of weight, and the pieces of metal which served for currency were either fractions or multiples of the standard shekel.

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   What is a shekel used for?

   • The term "shekel" has been used for a unit of weight, around 9.6 or 9.8 grams (0.31 or 0.32 ozt), used in Bronze Age Europe for balance weights and fragments of bronze that may have served as money. The earliest shekels were a unit of weight, used as other units such as grams and troy ounces for trading before the advent of coins.

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   Why is a shekel a currency?

   • 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.

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   How much does a shekel weigh?

   • A two-shekel weight recently recovered near the temple area in Jerusalem and dated to the period of the First Temple weighs 23 grams, giving a weight of 11.5 grams per shekel in Israel during the monarchy. When used to pay labourers, recorded wages in the ancient world range widely.

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   Why is the shekel important to Israel?

   • The Bank of Israel, the country’s central bank, carefully manages the shekel to maintain its stability and value. For tourists and locals alike, the shekel is a daily reminder of Israel’s unique position as a nation bridging ancient traditions and cutting-edge innovation.

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10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSHEKEL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    shekel in British English. or sheqel (ˈʃɛkəl ) noun. 1. the standard monetary unit of modern Israel, divided into 100 agorot. 2. any of several former coins and units of weight of the Near East. 3. (often plural) informal. any coin or money.