שָֽׁקֶל
𐤔𐤒𐤋
sheqel
shekels
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.
Leviticus 27:4 · Word #7
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 HNcmsa
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 | shekels |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8255-05
standard weight-unit
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | This noun derives from the root meaning "to weigh" and denotes a standardized unit established by weighing. The singular masculine absolute form refers to one such weight-unit as a defined standard. |
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