בֶּקַע

Strong's Definition

a section (half) of a shekel, i.e. a beka (a weight and a coin) &#8212 bekah, half a shekel.

Detailed Meaning

half, part also called &quot shekel of the sanctuary&quot or &quot holy shekel&quot , 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.

Part of Speech

masculine noun

KJV Translation Counts

bekah(1x)

Related Words

H1234 | בָּקַע | cleave, ...up, divide, rent, ... out, break through, rend, breach, asunder, hatch, brake, burst, cleft, break forth, pieces, tare, tear, win