בֶּקַע beqaʻ (H1235)

a section (half) of ashekel, i.e. a beka (a weight and a coin)

1) half, part also called "shekel of the sanctuary" or "holy shekel" 2) half a shekel (meton) There appears to be at least three different shekels, one of silver, gold and copper. See a Bible Dictionary for a complete treatment of the subject.

from בָּקַע (H1234);