Shekel (Biblical Hebrew)
The shekel was a fundamental unit of weight and currency in ancient Biblical Hebrew times. It originally referred to a weight of about 11 grams (0.4 ounces), used to measure silver and other precious metals.
Shekels were used in trade, religious offerings, and taxation. The term also evolved into a currency unit in later periods.
Summary:
Weight: approximately 11 grams (0.4 oz)
Used for weighing precious metals and as currency
Central to ancient Hebrew economy and religious practices