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- Shekel - Wikipedia
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
- How Much Was A Shekel Worth In Biblical Times?
Ancient weights made of hematite and other materials marked with the word “shekel” have been discovered by archaeologists dating back over 5,000 years Over centuries, some common shekel weight standards emerged in the Mesopotamian region
- Shekel Meaning - Bible Definition and References
Discover the meaning of Shekel in the Bible Study the definition of Shekel with multiple Bible Dictionaries and Encyclopedias and find scripture references in the Old and New Testaments
- What is the Shekel? The Hebrew Word for To Weigh
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 But what exactly is a shekel, and how has its meaning transformed over the millennia?
- The Shekel Is An Ancient Coin Worth Its Weight in Gold
In New Testament times, a shekel was a silver coin weighing, well, one shekel (about 4 ounces or 11 grams) Three thousand shekels equaled one talent, the heaviest and largest unit of measurement for weight and value in Scripture
- The Shekel - Jewish Virtual Library
Shekel is a biblical term referring to a unit of weight used for currency and is the name of Israel's modern currency The shekel as a unit of currency is known as early as the second millennium BCE when it is recorded in the Bible that Abraham negotiated the purchase of a field "and a cave that was therein," at Machpela in Hebron
- Topical Bible: Shekel
In biblical times, the shekel was primarily a unit of weight used to measure precious metals like gold, silver, and bronze Over time, it also became a standard unit of currency The shekel is first mentioned in the context of Abraham's purchase of the cave of Machpelah as a burial site for his wife Sarah
- The Full Guide to Israeli Currency - US First Exchange
The Israeli Shekel (ILS) is an adaptable and robust currency that has a long history and is essential to Israel's economic and cultural life In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the Israeli shekel, exploring its history, denominations, features, and much more
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