“Money” From Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(warning). Gold and silver passed by weight among Hebrews (Gen. 17:13; 23:16); though the ring tokens of Egypt may have been current (Gen. 20:16; 37:28). Persian coined money (daric or dram) came into use after the captivity (Esther 2:69; Neh. 7:70-72). The Maccabees first coined Jewish money, B. C. 140—shekels and half shekels of gold and silver, with minor copper coins. The N. T. coins (Matt. 17:27; 22:19; 10:29; 5:26; Mark 12:42), were Roman or Grecian.
“Silver” From Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(white). Used by Hebrews from earliest times for money, vessels, and ornaments, but not in form of coins till after the captivity (Gen. 13:2; 24:53; 44:2; Job 28:1; Matt. 26:15; Acts 19:24). Silver supplied to Jerusalem from Arabia and Tarshish (2 Chron. 9:14,21).
“Money” From Concise Bible Dictionary:
Mention is made of money as early as Genesis 17:12-13, where persons are said to be “bought with money”; and from Genesis to Zechariah it is spoken of as being not counted, but weighed, which would give the true value of the precious metals in the form of rings or in odd pieces of gold or silver. The names Gerah, Bekah, Shekel, Maneh, and Talent, being used for weights as well as money, the two are better considered together. See WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
On the return of the Jews, B.C. 536, Persian money was used by them. This would be followed by Greek money when they were under the dominion of the Greeks. Antiochus VII, about B.C. 140, granted permission to Simon Maccabeus to coin Jewish money. Shekels were coined bearing a pot of manna and an almond rod. Under the Romans, Roman money was used.
“Silver” From Concise Bible Dictionary:
Silver Ruble
This was a source of wealth from early days. Abraham was rich in silver (Gen. 13:2); but with Solomon gold was so plentiful that silver was “nothing accounted of” (1 Kings 10:21). The silver and gold which he had amassed were, alas, afterward carried away to enrich their enemies because of the sins of Israel (2 Chron. 12:9). Silver was also the common specie of commerce, “pieces of silver” being weighed long before money was coined (Gen. 23:16). Silver was used for the sockets, hooks, etc., in the tabernacle, the money paid for the redemption of the Israelites being applied to this purpose (Ex. 30:11-16; Ex. 38:25-28). The house of God is founded on redemption (Ex. 36:24-36; Ex. 38:10-17).
Silver is found in the earth (Job 28:1), and before it can be compared to “the words of the Lord” it must be purified seven times (Psa. 12:6; Prov. 25:4).
Silver
THE SILVER CORD in Ecclesiastes 12:6 seems to refer to the thread of life, which is loosed, or removed, when death ensues.
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
from 3700; silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
KJV Usage:
money, price, silver(-ling)