from H1234; a section (half) of a shekel, i.e. a beka (a weight and a coin):--bekah, half a shekel.
half, part also called "shekel of the sanctuary" or "holy shekel"
half a shekel (meton) There appears to be at least three different shekels, one of silver, gold and copper. See a Bible Dictionary for a complete treatment of the subject.
