Strongs Number: H1235
- Hebrew Word
- בֶּקַע
- Transliteration
- beqaʻ
- Phonetic
- beh'-kah
- Part of Speech
- Noun Masculine
- Strongs Definition
-
a section (half) of a {shekel} that {is} a beka (a weight and a coin)
- BDB Definition
-
1. 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.
- Origin
- From H1234
- Bible Usage
- {bekah} half a shekel.