Lexicon beqa: Half-shekel, division Original Word: בֶּקַע Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bekah, half a shekel From baqa'; a section (half) of a shekel, i.e. A beka (a weight and a coin) -- bekah, half a shekel. see HEBREW baqa' NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom baqa Definition half NASB Translation beka (1), half-shekel (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בֶּ֫קַע noun [masculine] fraction, half, i.e. half-shekel, a weight; בֶּקַע מִשְׁקָלוֺ Genesis 24:22, compare Hesychius in LagGes. Abh 199, 1. 18 βακαίον [Lag βέκαον] μέρον τι; see also בֶּקַע Exodus 38:26 (= מַחֲצִית הַשֶּׁקֶל). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּקַע (baqa), meaning "to split" or "to divide."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek term is found in Strong's Greek Number G1406, δίδραχμον (didrachmon), which refers to a two-drachma coin, equivalent to the half-shekel tax mentioned in the New Testament (Matthew 17:24). This connection underscores the continuity of the half-shekel tax from the Old Testament into the New Testament period, reflecting its enduring role in Jewish religious practice. Usage: The term "beka" is used in the context of weights and measures, particularly in reference to the half-shekel offering required for the sanctuary as described in the Old Testament. Context: The term בֶּקַע (beka) appears in the Hebrew Bible as a unit of weight equivalent to half a shekel. It is mentioned in the context of the census tax described in Exodus 38:26, where each Israelite was required to give a beka as an offering to the LORD. This half-shekel contribution was used for the maintenance of the tabernacle and later the temple, serving as a form of atonement for the people. The beka, therefore, held both economic and religious significance, symbolizing the individual's participation in the communal worship and upkeep of the sacred space. The use of the beka highlights the importance of equitable contribution and the shared responsibility of the community in sustaining their religious institutions. Forms and Transliterations בֶּ֖קַע בֶּ֚קַע בקע be·qa‘ Beka beqa‘Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 24:22 HEB: נֶ֣זֶם זָהָ֔ב בֶּ֖קַע מִשְׁקָל֑וֹ וּשְׁנֵ֤י NAS: weighing a half-shekel and two KJV: earring of half a shekel weight, INT: ring A gold A half-shekel weighing and two Exodus 38:26 2 Occurrences |
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