בֶּ֫קַע

be.qaNoun (Masculine)H1235

bekah

From: from H1234 (בָּקַע);

Short Definition

a section (half) of ashekel, i.e. a beka (a weight and a coin)

half, part also called "shekel of the sanctuary" or "holy shekel" 2) half a shekel (meton) There appears to be at least three different shekels, one of silver, gold and copper. See a Bible Dictionary for a complete treatment of the subject.

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology H:N-M

DescriptionH:N-M

2 times

Appears 2 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Exodus

Genesis

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