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In US dollars it is only 5 dollars but when it is used in Gen. 37:28 when Joseph's brothers sold him, it was what a male of his age was "worth".
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Wrong. The word "shekel" doesn't occur in that verse; it could be referring to ma'ah, twenty of which add up to a single shekel.
To answer the Question, twenty silver shekels was enough to feed a small family for a few months.
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What was the first usage of money in the Bible?
The first usage of money in the Bible is when Abraham buys a burial plot for Sarah from the Hittites for 400 shekels of silver (Genesis 23). The second usage is when Joseph is sold by his brothers to the Ishmaelites for 20 pieces of silver (Genesis 37:28). How much do you think these amounts would be worth in modern currency?
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Very little as far as i can see. In Lev.27.3, a man between the age of 20 & 60 is worth 50 shekels for a vow, and a woman, 30 shekels. - (a shekel at present is about USD4.00) And in v. 7, a man above 60 is worth 15 shekels, and a woman 10 shekels Then Jesus refers to 60 in his parable of the sower in Mtt.13: 8. But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.
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72 Israeli shekels right for 21/10/11 from google But its mostly 3 or 4 shekels=1$
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What was the first usage of money in the Bible?
The first usage of money in the Bible is when Abraham buys a burial plot for Sarah from the Hittites for 400 shekels of silver (Genesis 23). The second usage is when Joseph is sold by his brothers to the Ishmaelites for 20 pieces of silver (Genesis 37:28). How much do you think these amounts would be worth in modern currency?
How many shekels did the brothers sell Joseph for?
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A shekel is a unit of weight, so the value of 20 shekels in US dollars would fluctuate with the current trading value of silver. One shekel is approximately 2/5 of an ounce or 11.5 grams. As of today, 1/15/11, 20 shekels would be about $228. <><><><><> A shekel is also a unit of currency, and is presently the official currency of Israel. Since conversion varies, you would need to consult a bank or some such trading organization. As of today, 1/15/11, 20 shekels are approximately worth $5.6 dollars US.
What does 60 mean in the bible?
Very little as far as i can see. In Lev.27.3, a man between the age of 20 & 60 is worth 50 shekels for a vow, and a woman, 30 shekels. - (a shekel at present is about USD4.00) And in v. 7, a man above 60 is worth 15 shekels, and a woman 10 shekels Then Jesus refers to 60 in his parable of the sower in Mtt.13: 8. But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.
How much is 20 dollars in shekels?
72 Israeli shekels right for 21/10/11 from google But its mostly 3 or 4 shekels=1$
How much was Joseph was sold in the bible?
20 pieces of silver
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An ounce of silver is worth about $20 depending on the purity of the silver. Sterling silver is now selling for $19.98 per ounce as of 2/11/14 at 9:35 a.m.
