And the silver from those of the congregation who were numbered is literally “And silver of those numbered of the congregation.” This refers to Yahweh’s command for Moses to receive a census tax in 30.11-16. Here the word silver means “silver,” not just money. (See the comment at 30.13.) The congregation refers to the Israelite “community” (Good News Translation).

A hundred talents equals about 7,500 pounds, or 3,400 kilograms, and a thousand seven hundred and seventy-five shekels equals about fifty pounds, or thirty kilograms. So the total weight of silver was approximately “7,550 pounds” (Good News Translation), or “3,430 kilograms.” By the shekel of the sanctuary is literally “by the holy shekel.” (See the comment at verse 24 and at 30.13.)

Quoted with permission from Osborn, Noel D. and Hatton, Howard A. A Handbook on Exodus. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 1999. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .