Exodus 38:26 nasb — a beka a head (that is, half a shekel according to the shekel of the sanctuary), for each one who passed over to those…

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"a beka a head (that is, half a shekel according to the shekel of the sanctuary), for each one who passed over to those who were numbered, from twenty years old and upward, for 603,men."

— Exodus 38:26, NASB

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Exodus 38 — Context

23

With him was Oholiab the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, an engraver and a skillful workman and a weaver in blue and in purple and in scarlet material, and fine linen.

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All the gold that was used for the work, in all the work of the sanctuary, even the gold of the wave offering, was talents and 730 shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary.

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The silver of those of the congregation who were numbered was talents and 1,775 shekels, according to the shekel of the sanctuary;

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a beka a head (that is, half a shekel according to the shekel of the sanctuary), for each one who passed over to those who were numbered, from twenty years old and upward, for 603,men.

27

The hundred talents of silver were for casting the sockets of the sanctuary and the sockets of the veil; one hundred sockets for the hundred talents, a talent for a socket.

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Of the 1,shekels, he made hooks for the pillars and overlaid their tops and made bands for them.

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The bronze of the wave offering was talents and 2,400 shekels.

Exodus 38:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 38:26 say?
Exodus 38:26 in the NASB reads: “a beka a head (that is, half a shekel according to the shekel of the sanctuary), for each one who passed over to those who were numbered, from twenty years old and upward, for 603,men.”
Where is Exodus 38:26 in the Bible?
Exodus 38:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 38, verse 26.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 38:26.
What translation should I read Exodus 38:26 in?
Exodus 38:26 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 38:26?
Exodus 38:26 reads (NASB): “a beka a head (that is, half a shekel according to the shekel of the sanctuary), for each one who passed over to those who were numbered, from twenty years old and upward, for 603,men.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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