Strong's Lexicon tsiqqalon: Shekel, weight Original Word: צִקְלֹן Word Origin: Derived from the root צָקַל (tsaqal), meaning "to weigh" or "to balance." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent of the shekel is often referred to as "δραχμή" (drachmē) or "σήκλος" (sēklos) in the Septuagint and New Testament contexts, though the exact correspondence may vary depending on the specific usage and historical period. Usage: The term "tsiqqalon" refers to a unit of weight used in ancient Israel, commonly known as a shekel. It was a standard measure for trade and commerce, particularly in the context of precious metals like silver and gold. The shekel was also used as a monetary unit in various transactions and offerings. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the shekel was a fundamental unit of weight and currency. It played a crucial role in the economic and religious life of the Israelites. The shekel was used in trade, temple offerings, and as a standard for measuring precious metals. The use of standardized weights and measures was essential for maintaining fairness and integrity in commerce, reflecting the biblical emphasis on justice and honesty. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition perhaps garment NASB Translation sack (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [צִקָּלֹן] noun [masculine] doubtful word; — suffix בְּצִקְנֹוֺ כַרְמֶל 2 Kings 4:42 ᵑ6 ᵑ7 garment; ᵐ5 omitted, but A βακελλεθ, Arm. bakela θ whence LagArmen. Stud. § 333, M. i. 212 reads (plausibly) בִּקְלַעְתּוֺ in his wallet, Arabic  ,  , and so ᵑ9 pera. I, II, III, IV. צַר, II. צֹר, see I, II, III. צרר. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance husk From an unused root meaning to wind; a sack (as tied at the mouth) -- husk. Forms and Transliterations בְּצִקְלֹנ֑וֹ בצקלנו bə·ṣiq·lō·nōw bəṣiqlōnōw betzikloNoLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 4:42 HEB: שְׂעֹרִ֔ים וְכַרְמֶ֖ל בְּצִקְלֹנ֑וֹ וַיֹּ֕אמֶר תֵּ֥ן NAS: and fresh ears of grain in his sack. And he said, KJV: and full ears of corn in the husk thereof. And he said, INT: of barley and fresh his sack said Give 1 Occurrence |
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