Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.
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Gen. 33:19, R.V., marg., a Hebrew word, rendered, A.V., pl. "pieces of money," marg., "lambs;"
Josh. 24:32, "pieces of silver;"
Job 42:11, "piece of money"). The kesitah was probably a piece of money of a particular weight, cast in the form of a lamb. The monuments of Egypt show that such weights were used.