What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms measurements from the bekan, a Biblical Hebrew weight unit, into carats, which are used primarily for gemstones and pearls. It supports researchers and enthusiasts in relating ancient weights to contemporary mass units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in bekan that you wish to convert.
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Select bekan as the input unit and carat as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to see the result displayed in carats.
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Use the result to analyze or compare ancient Hebrew weights with gemstone standards.
Key Features
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Converts bekan (Biblical Hebrew) to carat units accurately based on defined conversion rate.
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Supports analysis of Biblical silver weights using modern gemstone mass units.
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Browser-based and easy to use without requiring specialized software.
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Provides conversion examples for quick reference.
Examples
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Convert 2 bekan to carat: results in 57 carat.
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Convert 0.5 bekan to carat: results in 14.25 carat.
Common Use Cases
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Assessing the half-shekel temple tax or census contributions described in Biblical texts.
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Describing silver offerings and payments in terms of modern weight units.
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Comparing and studying ancient Hebrew silver weights in numismatic and archaeological research.
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Weighing and pricing gemstones by relating Biblical units to carats in gemology.
Tips & Best Practices
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Consider the historical variability of the bekan when interpreting conversion results.
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Use the converter as a guide rather than an absolute scientific measurement tool.
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Apply this tool for research, archeology, and jewelry analysis involving ancient Hebrew weights.
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Cross-check conversions with contextual archaeological data for more accurate assessments.
Limitations
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Bekan values can vary historically due to ancient shekel standard differences, making conversions approximate.
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Using carat units to represent Biblical weights assumes certain standards that may not be exact.
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The tool is not suitable for high-precision scientific measurements without specific archaeological calibration.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a bekan in Biblical terms?
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A bekan is a Biblical Hebrew unit of weight representing half of a shekel, used in ancient texts for silver offerings and taxes.
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Why convert bekan to carat?
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Converting bekan to carat helps express ancient weights in a modern and standardized gemstone mass unit, aiding analysis and comparison.
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Is the bekan a fixed weight unit?
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No, the bekan's value varies historically because ancient shekel standards differed, so conversions are approximate.
Key Terminology
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Bekan (Biblical Hebrew)
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An ancient Hebrew weight unit equal to half a shekel, used in Biblical times for measuring silver quantities.
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Carat (car, ct)
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A modern unit of mass for gemstones and pearls, defined exactly as 200 milligrams.