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  "id": "shekel",
  "name": "Shekel",
  "aliases": [],
  "category": "Weight",
  "subCategory": "Primary Hebrew weight / money reckoning",
  "language": [
    "Hebrew"
  ],
  "originalTerms": [
    {
      "term": "שֶׁקֶל",
      "transliteration": "sheqel",
      "strongs": "H8255"
    }
  ],
  "shortDefinition": "A standard Hebrew weight, often used for silver or gold reckoning before later coinage.",
  "system": "Hebrew",
  "conversion": {
    "grams": 11.4,
    "metalDefault": "silver"
  },
  "metricApprox": "about 11.4 g",
  "imperialApprox": "about 0.40 oz",
  "certainty": "medium",
  "certaintyNote": "Ancient values are approximate and may vary by period, region, or scholarly reconstruction.",
  "usageTypes": [
    "commercial",
    "legal",
    "temple",
    "ransom",
    "tribute"
  ],
  "relatedItems": [
    "gerah",
    "beka",
    "mina",
    "talent"
  ],
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      "reference": "Genesis 23:15",
      "book": "Genesis",
      "chapter": 23,
      "verse": 15,
      "netUrl": "/bible/net/genesis/23/#genesis-23-15",
      "occurrenceType": "listed_reference",
      "usageType": "commercial",
      "note": "NET renders “pieces of silver”; KJV/other versions may use shekels. Verify by source text.",
      "reviewStatus": "listed"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Exodus 30:13",
      "book": "Exodus",
      "chapter": 30,
      "verse": 13,
      "netUrl": "/bible/net/exodus/30/#exodus-30-13",
      "occurrenceType": "listed_reference",
      "usageType": "ransom",
      "note": "Listed reference for this Bible Everyday Life unit.",
      "reviewStatus": "listed"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Leviticus 27:25",
      "book": "Leviticus",
      "chapter": 27,
      "verse": 25,
      "netUrl": "/bible/net/leviticus/27/#leviticus-27-25",
      "occurrenceType": "listed_reference",
      "usageType": "legal",
      "note": "Listed reference for this Bible Everyday Life unit.",
      "reviewStatus": "listed"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Numbers 3:47",
      "book": "Numbers",
      "chapter": 3,
      "verse": 47,
      "netUrl": "/bible/net/numbers/3/#numbers-3-47",
      "occurrenceType": "listed_reference",
      "usageType": "ransom",
      "note": "Listed reference for this Bible Everyday Life unit.",
      "reviewStatus": "listed"
    },
    {
      "reference": "1 Samuel 17:5",
      "book": "1 Samuel",
      "chapter": 17,
      "verse": 5,
      "netUrl": "/bible/net/1-samuel/17/#1-samuel-17-5",
      "occurrenceType": "listed_reference",
      "usageType": "military",
      "note": "Listed reference for this Bible Everyday Life unit.",
      "reviewStatus": "listed"
    },
    {
      "reference": "2 Samuel 14:26",
      "book": "2 Samuel",
      "chapter": 14,
      "verse": 26,
      "netUrl": "/bible/net/2-samuel/14/#2-samuel-14-26",
      "occurrenceType": "listed_reference",
      "usageType": "narrative",
      "note": "Listed reference for this Bible Everyday Life unit.",
      "reviewStatus": "listed"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Nehemiah 10:32",
      "book": "Nehemiah",
      "chapter": 10,
      "verse": 32,
      "netUrl": "/bible/net/nehemiah/10/#nehemiah-10-32",
      "occurrenceType": "listed_reference",
      "usageType": "temple",
      "note": "Listed reference for this Bible Everyday Life unit.",
      "reviewStatus": "listed"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Ezekiel 45:12",
      "book": "Ezekiel",
      "chapter": 45,
      "verse": 12,
      "netUrl": "/bible/net/ezekiel/45/#ezekiel-45-12",
      "occurrenceType": "listed_reference",
      "usageType": "temple",
      "note": "Listed reference for this Bible Everyday Life unit.",
      "reviewStatus": "listed"
    }
  ],
  "studyNotes": [
    "In many OT contexts, a shekel is a weight of metal rather than a minted coin."
  ],
  "translationNotes": [],
  "calculatorSupport": true,
  "lastReviewed": "2026-06-14",
  "reviewStatus": "listed",
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  "canonicalUrl": "https://ai-bible-commentary.com/bible-everyday-life/weights-measures-money-time/shekel/",
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