noun
beka
Beka (noun) means an ancient Biblical unit of weight equal to half a shekel. Example: “The temple records list several offerings weighed in beka.”
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An ancient Biblical unit of weight equal to half a shekel.
"The temple records list several offerings weighed in beka."
How to use beka
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old Biblical unit of weight, equal to half a shekel.
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Etymology
From Hebrew beqa, meaning "half-shekel" — literally "broken," since it was half of a whole shekel.
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What does “beka” mean?
The word “beka” means an ancient Biblical unit of weight equal to half a shekel. In plain terms, an old Biblical unit of weight, equal to half a shekel.
How do you use “beka” in a sentence?
Here is “beka” used in a sentence: “The temple records list several offerings weighed in beka.”
What part of speech is “beka”?
“Beka” is a noun.
Where does the word “beka” come from?
The word “beka” comes from Hebrew. From Hebrew beqa, meaning "half-shekel" — literally "broken," since it was half of a whole shekel.
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