Berean Standard Bible

Exodus 30:13-15

13 EveryoneH3605 who crossesH5674 overH5921 to those countedH6485 must payH5414 a halfH4276 shekelH8255,1 according to the sanctuaryH6944 shekelH8255, which weighs twentyH6242 gerahsH1626.2 This halfH4276 shekelH8255 is an offeringH8641 to the LORDH3068.

14EveryoneH3605 twenty yearsH6242 of ageH1121 H8141 or olderH4605 who crossesH5674 overH5921 must giveH5414 this offeringH8641 to the LORDH3068. 15In makingH5414 the offeringH8641 to the LORDH3068 to atoneH3722 forH5921 your livesH5315, the richH6223 shall notH3808 give moreH7235 than a halfH4276 shekelH8255, nor shallH3808 the poorH1800 give lessH4591.

Notes

1. Exodus 30:13 A half shekel is approximately 0.2 ounces or 5.7 grams; also in verse 15. ↩
2. Exodus 30:13 20 gerahs is equivalent to one shekel (approximately 0.4 ounces or 11.4 grams). ↩