Strong’s H1235

בֶּקַע

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

beqa`

Pronunciation

beh'-kah

Definition

Half-shekel, division

Meaning

a section, of a, shekel, a beka

Usage

The term "beqa" refers to a half-shekel, a unit of weight and currency used in ancient Israel. It is specifically mentioned in the context of the census tax, where each Israelite was required to give a half-shekel as an offering to the LORD. This offering was used for the maintenance of the Tabernacle and later the Temple.

Bible references

Genesis 24:22;Exodus 38:26