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# silver
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## Definition
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Silver is a shiny, whitish-gray precious metal used to make coins, jewelry, vessels, and ornaments.
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* The temple in Jerusalem had vessels made of silver. These were stolen by the Babyloninas when they invaded Jerusalem and captured many of the Israelites in 586 BC.
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* The vessels would include silver cups and bowls, among other things used for cooking, eating, or serving.
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* In Bible times, silver coins or weights called shekels were used.
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* Judas was paid 30 pieces of silver for betraying Jesus.
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