What does the Bible say about shekel?
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The Bible presents the shekel as a standard unit of weight and value, used in worship, civic obligations, trade, and accounts of both faithfulness and sin. Exodus 30:13 defines the sanctuary shekel for the atonement offering, reminding Israel that approach to God required the provision he appointed. Numbers 3:47 records silver shekels paid for the redemption of firstborn Israelites, pointing to God’s claim upon his people and his gracious provision of a substitute. Ezekiel 45:12 calls for honest, standardized measures, while Joshua 7:21 and Judges 8:26 show how silver could become an object of covetousness or pride. The New Testament fulfillment is found in Christ, whose redeeming sacrifice accomplishes what no monetary payment could finally secure.
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- A weight, equal to twenty gerahs Exodus 30:13; Numbers 3:47; Ezekiel 45:12
- Used to weigh silver Joshua 7:21; Judges 8:26; Judges 17:2; Judges 17:3
- Fractions of, used in currency Exodus 30:13; 1 Samuel 9:8; Nehemiah 10:32
- Used to weigh
- Gold Genesis 24:22; Numbers 7:14; Numbers 7:20-86; Joshua 7:21; 1 Kings 10:16
- Cinnamon Exodus 30:23
- Hair 2 Samuel 14:26
- Iron 1 Samuel 17:7
- Myrrh Exodus 30:23
- Rations Ezekiel 4:10
- Fines paid in Deuteronomy 22:19; Deuteronomy 22:29
- Fees paid in 1 Samuel 9:8
- Sanctuary revenues paid in Exodus 30:13; Nehemiah 10:32
- Of different standards
- Of the sanctuary Exodus 30:13
- Of the king’ s weight 2 Samuel 14:26
- Corrupted Amos 8:5
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