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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