What Is This Tool?
This converter helps you translate the bekan, a Biblical Hebrew unit of weight representing half a shekel, into decigrams (dg), a modern metric unit equal to one tenth of a gram, enabling precise mass measurement for historical and scientific studies.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in bekan that you want to convert
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Select the target unit as decigram [dg]
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent weight in decigrams
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Use the conversion result for historical, scientific, or research purposes
Key Features
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Converts bekan (Biblical Hebrew) units to decigram [dg] measurements quickly
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Uses a fixed conversion rate of 1 bekan equals 57 decigrams
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Supports interpretation of ancient weights for archaeology, numismatics, and Biblical research
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation or technical knowledge
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Provides clear example calculations for easy understanding
Examples
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2 bekan equals 114 decigrams
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0.5 bekan converts to 28.5 decigrams
Common Use Cases
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Analyzing the half-shekel temple tax or census amounts mentioned in Biblical texts
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Determining the specified silver amounts for offerings and legal payments in ancient scripture
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Conducting numismatic and archaeological studies of Hebrew silver weights and monetary artifacts
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Converting ancient units for contemporary laboratory measurements needing fine mass resolution
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify the historical context when interpreting bekan values due to variability in ancient shekel weights
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Use the tool primarily for general conversion as exact ancient weights can differ regionally and over time
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Apply conversion results to complement archaeological or biblical scholarly research
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Combine this tool's output with other historical data for comprehensive analysis
Limitations
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Ancient shekel standards varied, so the bekan's exact mass is approximate
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The conversion reflects an averaged estimate and may not account for all historical differences
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Bekan units are historical and non-standardized, while decigrams are precise metric units
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Results should be used cautiously for contexts requiring exact ancient weight accuracy
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a bekan in Biblical terms?
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The bekan is a Biblical Hebrew unit of weight representing half of a shekel, used in ancient scripture and related historical contexts.
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Why convert bekan to decigrams?
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Converting to decigrams provides a modern, standardized unit that enables precise scientific and archaeological analysis of ancient weights.
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Is the conversion from bekan to decigram exact?
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No, the conversion is based on an average estimate since ancient shekel standards varied, so the bekan's exact mass may differ.
Key Terminology
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Bekan (Biblical Hebrew)
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An ancient Hebrew unit of weight equal to half a shekel, used in Biblical measurements and historical contexts.
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Decigram [dg]
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A metric mass unit equal to one tenth of a gram, used for precise measurement of small masses.
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Shekel
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An ancient unit of weight in Biblical times, of which the bekan represents half.