שְׁקָלִ֖ים
𐤔𐤒𐤋𐤉𐤌
sheqel
shekels
A unit of weight standardized in ancient Israelite society, primarily used for commerce, taxation, and sacrificial regulations; also refers to the weight-measure itself and, by extension, to a quantity of metal (often silver or gold) measured by this standard. In later contexts, the term comes to denote a monetary equivalent, becoming both a unit of currency and a weight, depending on the period and context.
2 Samuel 14:26 · Word #19
Lexicon H8255
| Lemma | שֶׁקֶל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤒𐤋 |
| Transliteration | sheqel |
| Strong's | H8255 |
| Definition | A unit of weight standardized in ancient Israelite society, primarily used for commerce, taxation, and sacrificial regulations; also refers to the weight-measure itself and, by extension, to a quantity of metal (often silver or gold) measured by this standard. In later contexts, the term comes to denote a monetary equivalent, becoming both a unit of currency and a weight, depending on the period and context. |
Morphology HNcmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | shekels |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8255-06
standard weight-units
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine, plural, absolute (HNcmpa). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to weigh" and originally denotes a standardized unit determined by weight. The plural masculine absolute form is preserved by rendering it as plural "weight-units," reflecting multiple measured standards. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
shekels
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standard weight-units in P1 is overly generic; the correct and contextually required translation is 'shekels,' the specific unit used in the passage. Adjusted for accuracy. |