Strong's H1235 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: בֶּקַע (beqaʻ)

Pronunciation: beh'-kah

POS: beh'-kah Morph: n-m

Exegesis: from ;

Definition: from בָּקַע; a section (half) of ashekel, i.e. a beka (a weight and a coin); bekah, half a shekel.

KJV Usage: bekah, half a shekel.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) half, part also called "shekel of the sanctuary" or "holy shekel"
• 2. 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.

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G1406

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