הַ/שֶּׁ֔קֶל
𐤄/𐤔𐤒𐤋
sheqel
the shekel
A unit of weight standardized in ancient Israelite society, primarily used for commerce, taxation, and sacrificial regulations; also refers to the weight-measure itself and, by extension, to a quantity of metal (often silver or gold) measured by this standard. In later contexts, the term comes to denote a monetary equivalent, becoming both a unit of currency and a weight, depending on the period and context.
Exodus 30:13 · Word #15
Lexicon H8255
| Lemma | שֶׁקֶל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤒𐤋 |
| Transliteration | sheqel |
| Strong's | H8255 |
| Definition | A unit of weight standardized in ancient Israelite society, primarily used for commerce, taxation, and sacrificial regulations; also refers to the weight-measure itself and, by extension, to a quantity of metal (often silver or gold) measured by this standard. In later contexts, the term comes to denote a monetary equivalent, becoming both a unit of currency and a weight, depending on the period and context. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the shekel |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8255-03
the weight-unit
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular absolute with definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun שֶׁקֶל derives from the root שקל meaning "to weigh" and originally denotes a standardized unit determined by weight. The definite article and masculine singular absolute form are preserved in the rendering as "the weight-unit." |
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