What is a bekan in Biblical terms?

The bekan is a Biblical Hebrew weight unit representing half of a shekel, used historically to measure silver for temple taxes and offerings.

How does the denarius relate to silver weight?

The denarius was a Roman silver coin whose weight is used as an approximate measure of silver value, especially in 1st-century biblical and archaeological contexts.

Can I use this tool for exact conversions?

No. Due to historical variance in standards and coin debasement, conversions are approximate and serve as estimates.

How to Convert from Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) to Denarius (Biblical Roman)?

Convert weight measurements from the Biblical Hebrew unit bekan to the Biblical Roman denarius using this online converter. Understand ancient silver weight comparisons for biblical, archaeological, and historical research.

Bekan (Biblical Hebrew)

Denarius (Biblical Roman)

Please check your input. It must be a valid numeric value.

Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) to Denarius (Biblical Roman) Conversion Table

Bekan (Biblical Hebrew)	Denarius (Biblical Roman)

Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables

Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.

Interval

Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.

Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) to Denarius (Biblical Roman) Conversion Table
Bekan (Biblical Hebrew)	Denarius (Biblical Roman)

Explore More Weight And Mass Units Converter

What Is This Tool?

This converter tool allows you to translate weight values from the bekan, an ancient Biblical Hebrew measure, into the denarius, a Roman silver coin weight used in first-century contexts. It supports studies in biblical scholarship, archaeology, and numismatics by aligning Hebrew and Roman silver weight units.

How to Use This Tool?

Input the desired weight amount in bekan (Biblical Hebrew).
Select the unit you want to convert to — denarius (Biblical Roman).
Press the convert button to get the equivalent value in denarius.
Use the result for comparative analysis of ancient silver weights.

Key Features

Converts bekan values to denarius using an established conversion rate.
Supports understanding of weight references in biblical and historical texts.
Ideal for archaeological and numismatic research involving ancient silver units.
Browser-based and straightforward to operate without special software.

Examples

1 bekan converts to approximately 1.48 denarius.
2 bekan converts to approximately 2.96 denarius.

Common Use Cases

Assessing half-shekel temple taxes or census contributions cited in biblical passages.
Examining silver offerings and legal payments in Biblical law contexts.
Converting New Testament monetary references into approximate silver mass units.
Supporting numismatic and archaeological analyses of ancient Hebrew and Roman coins.
Comparing wages, prices, and metal values in historical Roman provincial economies.

Tips & Best Practices

Always consider historical and regional variations when interpreting conversion results.
Use this tool to aid scholarly research by obtaining approximate mass equivalents.
Cross-reference converted values with known archaeological or numismatic data.
Utilize the converter for educational purposes to better understand biblical and Roman monetary systems.

Limitations

The mass standards for both bekan and denarius varied over time and place.
Conversions provide estimates rather than exact values due to historical variations.
The silver content of the denarius changed through imperial debasements.
This tool should be used as a guide, not for precise financial or scientific measurements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a bekan in Biblical terms?: The bekan is a Biblical Hebrew weight unit representing half of a shekel, used historically to measure silver for temple taxes and offerings.
How does the denarius relate to silver weight?: The denarius was a Roman silver coin whose weight is used as an approximate measure of silver value, especially in 1st-century biblical and archaeological contexts.
Can I use this tool for exact conversions?: No. Due to historical variance in standards and coin debasement, conversions are approximate and serve as estimates.

Key Terminology

Bekan (Biblical Hebrew): An ancient Hebrew unit of weight, roughly half a shekel, used in the Hebrew Bible to quantify silver for taxes and offerings.
Denarius (Biblical Roman): A Roman silver coin from the first century, commonly used as a reference for silver weight in biblical and archaeological studies.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 bekan approximately convert to in denarius?

About 1.48 denarius

About 0.5 denarius

About 3 denarius

Which contexts primarily use the denarius as a measure?

Modern financial systems

Biblical Roman silver weight references

Medieval coinage values

Why should bekan to denarius conversions be considered estimates?

Because of historical variations in mass standards

Because the units are identical

Because formulas are exact

Share Us

Similar Calculators

Online Electric Resistivity Units Converter Online Mass Flux Density Units Converter Online Acceleration Units Converter Online Area Units Converter Online Fuel Efficiency Volume Units Converter