The meaning of “בֶּקַע”
Understanding beqaʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bekah, half a shekel. - a section (half) of ashekel, i.e. a beka (a weight and a coin) 1) half, part also called "shekel...
בֶּקַע
bekah, half a shekel. - a section (half) of ashekel, i.e. a beka (a weight and a coin) 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.
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 24:22 | “And it came to pass, as the camels had done drinking, that the man took a golden earring of half a shekel weight, and two bracelets for her hands of ten shekels weight of gold;” Word: בֶּקַע (beqaʻ) | |
| Exodus 38:26 | “A bekah for every man, that is, half a shekel, after the shekel of the sanctuary, for every one that went to be numbered, from twenty years old and upward, for six hundred thousand and three thousand and five hundred and fifty men.” Word: בֶּקַע (beqaʻ) |
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