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Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863)
[Money]
See also: money
Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)
Greek word rendered “piece of money” (Matt. 17:27, A.V.; and “shekel” in R.V.). It was equal to two didrachmas (“tribute money,” 17:24), or four drachmas, and to about 2s. 6d. of our money. (See SHEKEL.)
See also: shekel
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