A dictionary of the . weight, Gen. 23 : 16, and theHebrew word for this metal denotedmoney in general, as does the Frenchword argent. The pieces of silver(thirty of which were given as the priceif innocent blood, Matt. 26 : 15 ; 27 : 3)were probably shekels of silver, worthfifty cents each. The silverling, : 23, is supposed to have been of likevalue. In Mai. 3:2, 3 there is manifest refer-ence to the cupellation of silver bymeans of lead, the process of purifica-tion employed before the discovery ofquicksilver. A very beautiful phenomenon, knownas the fulguration of the metal, at
A dictionary of the . weight, Gen. 23 : 16, and theHebrew word for this metal denotedmoney in general, as does the Frenchword argent. The pieces of silver(thirty of which were given as the priceif innocent blood, Matt. 26 : 15 ; 27 : 3)were probably shekels of silver, worthfifty cents each. The silverling, : 23, is supposed to have been of likevalue. In Mai. 3:2, 3 there is manifest refer-ence to the cupellation of silver bymeans of lead, the process of purifica-tion employed before the discovery ofquicksilver. A very beautiful phenomenon, knownas the fulguration of the metal, attendsthe removal of the last portions of leadfrom the silver. During the earlierstages of the process the film of oxideof lead, which is constantly forming overthe melted mass, is renewed as rapidlyas it is removed: but when the lead hasall been oxidized, the film of lithargeupon the silver becomes thinner andthinner as it flows off. It then exhibitsa succession of the beautiful iridescenttints of Newtons ringsj and at length. 1. Pool of Siloam. 2. Plan of the tunnel, leading from the Virgins Fount, or Well, tothe Pool of Siloam. 3. Fac-simile of the ancient Inscription found (1881) in the tunnel,about 15 feet from the Pool of Siloam. SIL SIM the film of oxide suddenly disappears,and reveals the brilliant surface of the me-tallic silver beneath.—Millers Chemis-try. The brilliant tints of the film ofoxide in its later stages, and the suddenflashing forth of the metal in its fullpure glory, form a striking illustrationof the offering of righteousness which therefining and purifying influence of theChristian faith produces.—Prof. Deane. SILVERLING. Isa. 7 : 23. SeeSilver. SIMEON (o hearing). 1. Son ofJacob and Leah. Gen. 29 : 33. Accord-ing to the prediction of Jacob, Gen. 49 :5-7, and as a punishment for his offencein the matter of the Shecheinites, (see Dinah), his posterity dwindled,comp. Num. 1: 22, 23 ; 26 : 14, and theirinheritance was only a dismemberedportion of
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