Hebrew · H7970, H8255 · unreviewed

שְׁלֹשִׁים שְׁקָלִים

Thirty ; or (ordinal) thirtieth · probably a weight ; used as a commercial standard

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שְׁלוֹשִׁים H7970 thirty ; or (ordinal) thirtieth
Pronunciation šĕlwōšiym
Cardinal and ordinal form of thirty; marks significant biblical milestones in age, priestly service, and narrative divisions.
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שֶׁקֶל H8255 probably a weight ; used as a commercial standard
Pronunciation šeqel
A weight-based unit that functioned as the standard for commerce and covenant obligation payments in ancient Israel.
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What does שְׁלֹשִׁים שְׁקָלִים (sheloshim sheqalim) mean in the Bible?

שְׁלוֹשִׁים · שֶׁקֶל is a Hebrew word meaning "thirty shekels".

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Meaning

thirty shekels
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