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Shekel of the Sanctuary; Sacred Shekel

Shekel of the Sanctuary; Sacred Shekel (sheqel ha-qodhesh (Nu 7 passim)): The same as the silver shekel mentioned under SHEKEL (which see), except in Ex 38:24, where it is used in measuring gold. The term is u...

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Shekel of the Sanctuary; Sacred Shekel (sheqel ha-qodhesh (Nu 7 passim)): The same as the silver shekel mentioned under SHEKEL (which see), except in Ex 38:24, where it is used in measuring gold. The term is used for offerings made for sacred purposes.

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