Ezekiel 45:12 — Word Study
WLCוְהַשֶּׁ֖קֶל עֶשְׂרִ֣ים גֵּרָ֑ה עֶשְׂרִ֨ים שְׁקָלִ֜ים חֲמִשָּׁ֧ה וְעֶשְׂרִ֣ים שְׁקָלִ֗ים עֲשָׂרָ֤ה וַחֲמִשָּׁה֙ שֶׁ֔קֶל הַמָּנֶ֖ה יִֽהְיֶ֥ה לָכֶֽם׃
BSAThe shekelsheqel [a unit of weight or money, twenty gerahs] will consist of twentyʻesrîym [the number twenty, a measure of quantity] gerahsgêrâh [a small weight or coin, equal to 16 barley grains] Twentyʻesrîym shekelssheqel [a measure of weight or value] plus twenty-fiveʻesrîym [twenty and five, a larger quantity] shekelssheqel plus fifteenʻeser [ten and five, a specific amount] shekelssheqel will equalhâyâh▸ one minamâneh [a fixed weight or measured amount, often equal to 60 shekels of silver or 100 shekels of gold]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וְהַשֶּׁ֖קֶל | and the shekel | Conjunction, particle, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| עֶשְׂרִ֣ים | [will be] twenty | Adj |
| גֵּרָ֑ה | gerah[s] | Noun common, feminine singular absolute |
| עֶשְׂרִ֨ים | twenty | Adj |
| שְׁקָלִ֜ים | shekels | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
| חֲמִשָּׁ֧ה | five | |
| וְעֶשְׂרִ֣ים | and twenty | Conjunction |
| שְׁקָלִ֗ים | shekels | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
| עֲשָׂרָ֤ה | ten | Noun common, feminine singular absolute |
| וַחֲמִשָּׁה֙ | and five | Conjunction |
| שֶׁ֔קֶל | shekel[s] | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| הַמָּנֶ֖ה | the mina | Particle, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| יִֽהְיֶ֥ה | it will be | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| לָכֶֽם׃ | for you | Preposition, suffix |
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| BSB | The shekel will consist of twenty gerahs. Twenty shekels plus twenty-five shekels plus fifteen shekels will equal one mina. |
| KJV | And the shekel shall be twenty gerahs: twenty shekels, five and twenty shekels, fifteen shekels, shall be your maneh. |
| ASV | And the shekel shall be twenty gerahs; twenty shekels, five and twenty shekels, fifteen shekels, shall be your maneh. |
| YLT | And, the shekel [is] twenty gerah: twenty shekels, five and twenty shekels, fifteen shekels — is your maneh. |
| WEB | The shekel shall be twenty gerahs. Twenty shekels plus twenty-five shekels plus fifteen shekels shall be your mina. |
| BBE | And the shekel is to be twenty gerahs: five shekels are five, and ten shekels are ten, and your maneh is to be fifty shekels |
All translations agree on the key terms used in this verse, maintaining consistency in the description of the shekel and mina.
The sentence is structured around a main clause with additional phrases detailing the components and their total.
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Deep Study — Ezekiel 45:12
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Context — Weights and Measures in Offeringsgenerated
Ezekiel 45:12 outlines the specific weights and measures used for trade and offerings in ancient Israel, emphasizing the importance of accuracy in these standards. This context is crucial for understanding the economic and religious practices of the time, as seen in other passages like Exodus 30:13 and Leviticus 27:25.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 30:13 | Everyone who crosses over to those counted must pay a half shekel, according to the sanctuary shekel, which weighs twenty gerahs. This half shekel is an offering to the LORD. |
| 2 | Leviticus 27:25 | Every valuation will be according to the sanctuary shekel, twenty gerahs to the shekel. |
| 3 | Numbers 3:47 | you are to collect five shekels for each one, according to the sanctuary shekel of twenty gerahs. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 3 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — שֶׁקֶל, ve.ha.She.kelgenerated
The word שֶׁ֫קֶל (sheqel) refers to a unit of weight and measure, primarily known as the shekel. It is defined as a commercial standard, with specific weights for gold, silver, and copper, and is derived from a root meaning 'weight.'
In this verse, the shekel is specified as consisting of twenty gerahs, which establishes a clear standard for trade. The shekel serves as a fundamental unit of currency and weight, crucial for economic transactions.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
All translations agree on the basic meaning of the verse, presenting the shekel as a unit of measurement consisting of twenty gerahs and detailing the sums that equal one mina.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb יִֽהְיֶ֥ה (it will be) governs the entire sentence, indicating what the shekel consists of and what sums equal one mina. The structure is straightforward, listing the components and their relationships.
The sentence is constructed with noun phrases that specify the quantities involved, making it clear how each part contributes to the overall measurement.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint uses the Greek word στάθμιον to translate שֶׁ֫קֶל, indicating a standard measure. This choice shows a direct correlation to the Hebrew concept of weight and value.
The consistency between the Hebrew and Greek terms suggests a shared understanding of economic measures in both texts.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Ezekiel 45:12 explains that a shekel is made up of twenty gerahs, and it details how different amounts of shekels add up to equal one mina. This verse is part of a larger section that describes the weights and measures used for offerings in ancient Israel.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
A gerah is a small weight or coin equal to 16 barley grains, and it is a twentieth part of a shekel.
The mina is significant as it represents a larger unit of weight, often used in trade, equivalent to sixty shekels.
These measurements were used to ensure fairness and accuracy in offerings made to the temple, reflecting the importance of proper worship.
The weights and measures indicate a structured economy and the importance of trade and commerce in ancient Israelite society.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How do the weights and measures in this verse reflect the values of ancient Israel?
- What can we learn about fairness and accuracy in trade from this passage?
- In what ways do modern measurements compare to those used in ancient times?
- How do these standards influence our understanding of biblical offerings?
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Ezekiel 45:12 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd the shekel shall be twenty gerahs,.... This is a rule for money or coin; the shekel was a silver coin, and is generally reckoned about the value of two shillings and six pence of our money, so a
Read John Gill on Ezekiel 45 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd the shekel shall be twenty gerahs: twenty shekels, five and twenty shekels, fifteen shekels, shall be your maneh.
Read Robert Jamieson on Ezekiel 45 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleHaving laid down the standard for weight and measure in less valuable things, and that are sold for money, now the standard is set down for the current coin which passed among them, and the valuation of which was part of the prince’ s prerogative. The first mentioned in the text is the shekel, which, saith the text, contained twenty gerahs; now every gerah was one penny halfpenny English value: the shekel then was two shillings and sixpence. The twenty shekels was two pounds ten shillings, the fifteen shekels was one pound seventeen shillings and sixpence, and twenty-five was three pounds two shillings and six pence. Maneh: some say it is one pound, and that the pound was either least…
Read Matthew Poole on Ezekiel 45 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsEzekiel 45:12 And the shekel [shall be] twenty gerahs: twenty shekels, five and twenty shekels, fifteen shekels, shall be your maneh.Ver. 12. And the shekel shall be twenty gerahs] Exodus 30:13 Leviticus 27:25 Numbers 3:47. Fifteen shekels, shall be your maneh.] Or, ìíá, mina, pound weight.
Read John Trapp on Ezekiel 45 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(12) The shekel.—The first part of this verse is merely a re-statement of the old law (Exodus 30:13; Leviticus 27:25; Numbers 3:47) that the shekel should be of the value of twenty gerahs, or of the estimated weight of 220 grains; but the latter part of the verse is extremely obscure. The maneh is mentioned elsewhere only in 1 Kings 10:17; Ezra 2:69; Neh. vii 71, and is translated in our version pound. Its actual value is unknown. If the text as it stands is correct, it is possible that in Ezekiel’s time three different manehs were in use, of the values respectively assigned to them; but of this there is no other evidence.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Ezekiel 45 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges12. Cf. Exodus 30:13; Leviticus 27:25; Numbers 3:47; Numbers 18:16. The verse at present is without meaning. Read after LXX. (cod. Alex.): and the shekel shall be twenty gerahs; five (shekels) shall be five, and ten shekels ten, and fifty shekels shall be your maneh (mina). The text is grammatically suspicious, and the way in which “fifteen” is supposed to be expressed, viz. “ten and five” is without parallel. The statement that “five shekels shall be five,” &c., does not imply that there were five and ten shekel pieces, but means that just weighing of money shall prevail, and five go for five, no more and no less. The passage has been fully discussed by Bertheau (Zur Gesch. der Israeliten…
Read Cambridge on Ezekiel 45 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleThe shekel - See the marginal reference. The “maneh” shall be of true weight, but it would seem that in Ezekiel’s time there were “manehs” of different value.
Read Albert Barnes on Ezekiel 45 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible12. The LXX. is to be preferred, “And the shekel shall be for you twenty gerah, five shekels a V; and ten shekels a X; and fifty shekels the maneh.” This was according to the old Hebrew usage.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Ezekiel 45 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
The shekel will consist of twenty gerahs. Twenty shekels plus twenty-five shekels plus fifteen shekels will equal one mina.
The shekel shall be twenty gerahs. Twenty shekels plus twenty-five shekels plus fifteen shekels shall be your mina.
The shekel will consist of twenty gerahs. Twenty shekels plus twenty-five shekels plus fifteen shekels will equal one mina.
The shekel will be twenty gerahs. Sixty shekels will be a mina for you.
Tyndale line
And the shekel shall be twenty gerahs: twenty shekels, five and twenty shekels, fifteen shekels, shall be your maneh.
And the shekel shall be twenty gerahs; twenty shekels, five and twenty shekels, fifteen shekels, shall be your maneh.
And the shekel shall be twenty gerahs: twenty shekels, five and twenty shekels, fifteen shekels, shall be your maneh.
And the shekel shall be twenty gerahs: twenty shekels, five and twenty shekels, fifteen shekels, shall be your maneh.
And the shekel shalbe twentie gerahs, and twentie shekels, and fiue and twentie shekels and fifteene shekels shalbe your Maneh.
Strictly literal
And the shekel shall be twenty gerahs; twenty shekels, five and twenty shekels, fifteen shekels, shall be your maneh.
And, the shekel [is] twenty gerah: twenty shekels, five and twenty shekels, fifteen shekels — is your maneh.
And the shekel [is] twenty gerah: twenty shekels, twenty-five shekels, fifteen shekels—is your maneh.
And the shekel shall be twenty gerahs: [in pieces of] twenty shekels, five and twenty shekels, fifteen shekels, shall be your maneh.
The shekel will be twenty gerahs; sixty shekels will make a mina for you.
From the Latin
And the sicle hath twenty obols. Now twenty sides, and five and twenty sides, and fifteen sides make a mna.
Simplified
Twenty gerahs make one shekel. Sixty shekels make one mina.
And the shekel is to be twenty gerahs: five shekels are five, and ten shekels are ten, and your maneh is to be fifty shekels
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
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Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint agree on the wording of this verse, with all fourteen words matched in the Septuagint, confirming the integrity of the text across these traditions.
וְהַשֶּׁ֖קֶל עֶשְׂרִ֣ים גֵּרָ֑ה עֶשְׂרִ֨ים שְׁקָלִ֜ים חֲמִשָּׁ֧ה וְעֶשְׂרִ֣ים שְׁקָלִ֗ים עֲשָׂרָ֤ה וַחֲמִשָּׁה֙ שֶׁ֔קֶל הַמָּנֶ֖ה יִֽהְיֶ֥ה לָכֶֽם׃
14 of the 14 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
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Lexicons — every word in Ezekiel 45:12
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שֶׁ֫קֶל (sheqel) refers to a unit of weight and measure, primarily known as the shekel. It is defined as a commercial standard, with specific weights for gold, silver, and copper. The term is derived from a root meaning 'weight' and is also noted in Aramaic as תְּקֵל (teqel).
שֶׁ֫קֶל 87 n.m. a weight, shekel
base
H8255 שֶׁ֫קֶל a weight, shekel
8255 sheqel sheh'-kel
from 8254; probably a weight; used as a commercial
standard:--shekel.
see HEBREW for 08254
שֶׁ֫קֶל (she.qel) — shekel.
1) shekel
1a) the chief unit of weight or measure
1a1) gold-1/10000 of a talent and equal to 220 grains
1a2) silver-1/3000 of a talent and equal to 132 grains
1a3) copper-1/1500 of a talent and equal to 528 grains
Aramaic equivalent: te.qel (תְּקֵל "shekel" H8625B)
Conj | Art | N-ms — Conjunction · particle · noun common masculine singular absoluteHC/Td/Ncmsa
shek'-'-l, shek'-el, she'-kel, she'-kul (sheqel): A weight and a coin. The Hebrew shekel was the 50th part of a mina, and as a weight about 224 grains, and as money (silver) was worth about 2 shillings 9d., or 66 cents (in 1915). No gold shekel has been found, and hence, it is inferred that such a coin was not used; but as a certain amount of gold, by weight, it is mentioned in 2Ch 3:9 and is probably intended to be supplied in 2Ki 5:5. The gold shekel was 1/60 of the heavy Babylonian mina and weighed about 252 grains. In value it was about equal to 2 British pounds and 1 shilling, or about $10.00 (in 1915). See MONEY; WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. In the Revised Version (British and American) of Mt 17:27 "shekel" replaces "piece of…
Shekel
Weight, the common standard both of weight and value among the Hebrews. It is estimated at 220 English grains, or a little more than half an ounce avoirdupois. The “shekel of the sanctuary” (Ex. 30:13; Num. 3:47) was equal to twenty gerahs (Ezek. 45:12). There were shekels of gold (1 Chr. 21:25), of silver (1 Sam. 9:8), of brass (17:5), and of iron (7). When it became a coined piece of money, the shekel of gold was equivalent to about 2 pound of our money. Six gold shekels, according to the later Jewish system, were equal in value to fifty silver ones.
[MONEY]
The shekel was properly and only a weight. It was used especially in weighing uncoined gold and silver: "The land is worth 400 shekels of silver...Abraham weighed to Ephron the silver-in the audience of the sons of Heth," Ge 23:15,16. In such cases the word shekel is often omitted in the Hebrew, as in Ge 20:16 37:28, where our translators have supplied the word "pieces," but improperly, because coined money was not then known. See MONEY.
Between the sacred shekel, Ex 30:13, and the shekel after the "king’s weight," 2Sa 14:26, there would seem to have been a difference; but this and many think the phrase "shekel of the sanctuary" simply means a full and just shekel…
עֶשְׂרִים (esriym) means 'twenty' and can also refer to the ordinal 'twentieth.' It is derived from the root word for 'ten' and has an Aramaic equivalent, עֶשְׂרִין (es.rin). The entries consistently define the term without significant disagreement.
עֶשְׂרִים (a) twenty
base
H6242 עֶשְׂרִים (a) twenty
6242 `esriym es-reem'
from 6235; twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth:--(six-)score,
twenty(-ieth).
see HEBREW for 06235
עֶשְׂרִים (es.rim) — twenty.
twenty, twentieth
Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Adj — AdjHAcmpa
twen'-ti.
See NUMBER.
גֵּרָה (gerah) refers to a small weight, specifically a twentieth part of a shekel, equivalent to the weight of 16 barley grains or 4 to 5 carob beans. It is derived from the root meaning a kernel, suggesting a round shape. The entries consistently define it as a weight or coin without significant disagreement.
גֵּרָה n.f. a weight, 20th part of shekel, gerah
base
H1626 גֵּרָה
1626 gerah gay-raw'
from 1641 (as in 1625); properly, (like 1620) a kernel (round
as if scraped), i.e. a gerah or small weight (and coin):--
gerah.
see HEBREW for 01641
see HEBREW for 01625
see HEBREW for 01620
גֵּרָה (ge.rah) — gerah.
gerah, a weight, a 20th part of a shekel, equal to the weight of 16 barley grains or 4 to 5 carob beans
N-fs — Noun common · feminine singular absoluteHNcfsa
עֶשְׂרִים (esriym) means 'twenty' and can also refer to the ordinal 'twentieth.' It is derived from the root word for 'ten' and has an Aramaic equivalent, עֶשְׂרִין (es.rin). The entries consistently define the term without significant disagreement.
עֶשְׂרִים (a) twenty
base
H6242 עֶשְׂרִים (a) twenty
6242 `esriym es-reem'
from 6235; twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth:--(six-)score,
twenty(-ieth).
see HEBREW for 06235
עֶשְׂרִים (es.rim) — twenty.
twenty, twentieth
Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Adj — AdjHAcmpa
twen'-ti.
See NUMBER.
שֶׁ֫קֶל (sheqel) refers to a unit of weight and measure, primarily known as the shekel. It is defined as a commercial standard, with specific weights for gold, silver, and copper. The term is derived from a root meaning 'weight' and is also noted in Aramaic as תְּקֵל (teqel).
שֶׁ֫קֶל 87 n.m. a weight, shekel
base
H8255 שֶׁ֫קֶל a weight, shekel
8255 sheqel sheh'-kel
from 8254; probably a weight; used as a commercial
standard:--shekel.
see HEBREW for 08254
שֶׁ֫קֶל (she.qel) — shekel.
1) shekel
1a) the chief unit of weight or measure
1a1) gold-1/10000 of a talent and equal to 220 grains
1a2) silver-1/3000 of a talent and equal to 132 grains
1a3) copper-1/1500 of a talent and equal to 528 grains
Aramaic equivalent: te.qel (תְּקֵל "shekel" H8625B)
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteHNcmpa
חָמֵשׁ (chamesh) means 'five' in Hebrew. It serves as both a cardinal number and can indicate a multiple of five when combined with another number. The word also has an ordinal form, 'fifth.' The entries consistently define this numeral without any noted disagreement.
חָמֵשׁ, חֲמִשָּׁה 342 n.m. and f. five
base
H2568 חָמֵשׁ, חֲמִשָּׁה five
2568 chamesh khaw-maysh'
masculine chamishshah {kham-ish-shaw}; a primitive numeral;
five:--fif(-teen), fifth, five (X apiece).
חָמֵשׁ (cha.mesh) — five.
1) five
1a) five (cardinal number)
1b) a multiple of five (with another number)
1c) fifth (ordinal number)
HAcbsa — HAcbsa
fiv (chamesh; pente).
See NUMBER.
עֶשְׂרִים (esriym) means 'twenty' and can also refer to the ordinal 'twentieth.' It is derived from the root word for 'ten' and has an Aramaic equivalent, עֶשְׂרִין (es.rin). The entries consistently define the term without significant disagreement.
עֶשְׂרִים (a) twenty
base
H6242 עֶשְׂרִים (a) twenty
6242 `esriym es-reem'
from 6235; twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth:--(six-)score,
twenty(-ieth).
see HEBREW for 06235
עֶשְׂרִים (es.rim) — twenty.
twenty, twentieth
Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Conj | Adj — ConjunctionHC/Acmpa
twen'-ti.
See NUMBER.
שֶׁ֫קֶל (sheqel) refers to a unit of weight and measure, primarily known as the shekel. It is defined as a commercial standard, with specific weights for gold, silver, and copper. The term is derived from a root meaning 'weight' and is also noted in Aramaic as תְּקֵל (teqel).
שֶׁ֫קֶל 87 n.m. a weight, shekel
base
H8255 שֶׁ֫קֶל a weight, shekel
8255 sheqel sheh'-kel
from 8254; probably a weight; used as a commercial
standard:--shekel.
see HEBREW for 08254
שֶׁ֫קֶל (she.qel) — shekel.
1) shekel
1a) the chief unit of weight or measure
1a1) gold-1/10000 of a talent and equal to 220 grains
1a2) silver-1/3000 of a talent and equal to 132 grains
1a3) copper-1/1500 of a talent and equal to 528 grains
Aramaic equivalent: te.qel (תְּקֵל "shekel" H8625B)
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteHNcmpa
עֶשֶׂר (eser) means 'ten' in Hebrew. It is a masculine noun derived from the root related to counting, specifically indicating the number ten and its use in combination with other numbers. The Aramaic equivalent is עֲשַׂר (asar), also meaning 'ten.'
עֶשֶׂר, עֲשָׂרָה 176 n.m. and f. ten
base
H6235 עֶשֶׂר, עֲשָׂרָה ten
6235 `eser eh'ser
masculine of term aasarah {as-aw-raw'}; from 6237; ten (as an
accumulation to the extent of the digits):--ten, (fif-,
seven-)teen.
see HEBREW for 06237
עֶשֶׂר (e.ser) — ten.
1) ten
1a) ten
1b) with other numbers
Aramaic equivalent: a.sar (עֲשַׂר "ten" H6236)
Adj — Noun common · feminine singular absoluteHNcfsa
חָמֵשׁ (chamesh) means 'five' in Hebrew. It serves as both a cardinal number and can indicate a multiple of five when combined with another number. The word also has an ordinal form, 'fifth.' The entries consistently define this numeral without any noted disagreement.
חָמֵשׁ, חֲמִשָּׁה 342 n.m. and f. five
base
H2568 חָמֵשׁ, חֲמִשָּׁה five
2568 chamesh khaw-maysh'
masculine chamishshah {kham-ish-shaw}; a primitive numeral;
five:--fif(-teen), fifth, five (X apiece).
חָמֵשׁ (cha.mesh) — five.
1) five
1a) five (cardinal number)
1b) a multiple of five (with another number)
1c) fifth (ordinal number)
HC/Acbsa — ConjunctionHC/Acbsa
fiv (chamesh; pente).
See NUMBER.
שֶׁ֫קֶל (sheqel) refers to a unit of weight and measure, primarily known as the shekel. It is defined as a commercial standard, with specific weights for gold, silver, and copper. The term is derived from a root meaning 'weight' and is also noted in Aramaic as תְּקֵל (teqel).
שֶׁ֫קֶל 87 n.m. a weight, shekel
base
H8255 שֶׁ֫קֶל a weight, shekel
8255 sheqel sheh'-kel
from 8254; probably a weight; used as a commercial
standard:--shekel.
see HEBREW for 08254
שֶׁ֫קֶל (she.qel) — shekel.
1) shekel
1a) the chief unit of weight or measure
1a1) gold-1/10000 of a talent and equal to 220 grains
1a2) silver-1/3000 of a talent and equal to 132 grains
1a3) copper-1/1500 of a talent and equal to 528 grains
Aramaic equivalent: te.qel (תְּקֵל "shekel" H8625B)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
מָנֶה (maneh) refers to a fixed weight or measured amount, specifically a maneh or mina, which is equivalent to 60 shekels and 1/50 of a talent of silver. It can also denote a pound and has an Aramaic equivalent, מְנֵא (me.ne). The term is derived from a root meaning to measure.
מָנֶה n.m. maneh, mina, a weight (perh. orig. a specific part)
base
H4488 מָנֶה
4488 maneh maw-neh'
from 4487; properly, a fixed weight or measured amount, i.e.
(techn.) a maneh or mina:--maneh, pound.
see HEBREW for 04487
מָנֶה (ma.neh) — mina.
1) maneh, mina, pound
1a) 60 shekels and 1/50 talent (of silver)
1a1) 1/60 talent in early Babylonian standard
1b) 100 shekels and 1/100 talent (of gold)
Aramaic equivalent: me.ne (מְנֵא "mina" H4484)
Art | N-ms — Particle · noun common masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ncmsa
mi'-na.
See MANEH.
The Hebrew word הָיָה (hayah) is a primitive root meaning to exist or become, and it encompasses a range of meanings including to happen, occur, and come to pass. It is often used in narrative contexts, particularly in phrases like "and it came to pass." The word can also denote a state of being or existence, and it appears frequently in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
הָיָה 3570 vb. fall out, come to pass, become, be
Qal
Fall out, happen
occur, take place, come about, come to pass
esp. & very oft., come about, come to pass
וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.)
rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה
less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass, or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.)
Come into being, become
abs., in lively narrative, arise, appear, come
sq. prep.
become
sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.)
sq. pred. adj.
become like
sq. pred. לְ pers.
sq. לְ pred.
oft. c. לְ pred. לְ pers.
with עַל and לְ
sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of, come into the possession of
Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming)
exist, be in existence
abide, remain, continue
with word of locality, be in or at a place, be situated, stand, lie
as copula, joining subj. & pred.
H1961 הָיָה fall out, come to pass, become, be .. . . Fall out, happen
. occur, take place, come about, come to pass
. esp. & very oft., come about, come to pass . . וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.)
. rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה
. less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass, or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.)
. Come into being, become . . abs., in lively narrative, arise, appear, come
. sq. prep.
. become . sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.)
. sq. pred. adj.
. become like
. sq. pred. + לְ pers.
. sq. לְ pred.
. oft. c. לְ pred. + לְ pers.
. with עַל and לְ
. sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of, come into the possession of
. Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming) . exist, be in existence
. abide, remain, continue
1961 hayah haw-yaw
a primitive root (compare 1933); to exist, i.e. be or become,
come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or
auxiliary):--beacon, X altogether, be(-come), accomplished,
committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint,
fall, + follow, happen, X have, last, pertain, quit
(one-)self, require, X use.
see HEBREW for 01933
הָיָה (ha.yah) — to be.
1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out
1a) (Qal)
1a1) ---
1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass
1a1b) to come about, come to pass
1a2) to come into being, become
1a2a) to arise, appear, come
1a2b) to become
1a2b1) to become
1a2b2) to become like
1a2b3) to be instituted, be established
1a3) to be
1a3a) to exist, be in existence
1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time)
1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality)
1a3d) to accompany, be with
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about
1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVqi3ms
כֶם (khem) — you.
Personal object pronoun - suffix for propositions and verbs without an object: 2nd person masculine plural
HR/Sp2mp — Preposition · suffixHR/Sp2mp