What Is This Tool?
This converter helps you change weight values from bekan, a half-shekel Biblical Hebrew unit, into gerah, the smaller unit equal to one twentieth of a shekel. It's useful for exploring ancient Hebrew monetary systems and historical silver weights.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the weight value expressed in bekan (Biblical Hebrew).
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Select the original unit as bekan and the target unit as gerah.
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Click convert to see the equivalent weight in gerah units.
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Use the results to interpret finer measurements in ancient Hebrew texts.
Key Features
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Converts between bekan and gerah, units of weight from Biblical Hebrew.
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Based on the fixed ratio of 1 bekan equaling 10 gerah.
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Supports studies in biblical law, archaeology, and numismatics.
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick unit conversions.
Examples
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Convert 1 bekan to gerah: equals 10 gerah.
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Convert 3 bekan to gerah: equals 30 gerah.
Common Use Cases
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Analyzing half-shekel temple tax contributions in biblical scriptures.
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Interpreting silver amounts for offerings and legal payments recorded in the Hebrew Bible.
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Comparing small metal weights for archaeological and numismatic research.
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Converting ancient weight units to modern gram equivalents for historical analysis.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always consider the specific shekel standard when interpreting the converted weights.
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Use this conversion to understand detailed subdivisions of ancient Hebrew weights.
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Apply results carefully within biblical, archaeological, and economic contexts.
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Complement this tool with textual and archaeological evidence for accuracy.
Limitations
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Ancient shekel standards varied, so gram equivalents may differ depending on context.
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Historical and small unit sizes require careful interpretation in archaeology and biblical studies.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the conversion rate between bekan and gerah?
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One bekan equals ten gerah according to Biblical Hebrew weight units.
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Why are there variations in these ancient weight units?
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Variations arise because ancient shekel standards differed over time and location, affecting unit sizes.
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How is this conversion useful in biblical studies?
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It helps interpret detailed silver contributions and offerings specified in ancient biblical texts.
Key Terminology
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Bekan (Biblical Hebrew)
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A Biblical Hebrew weight unit equal to half a shekel, used to denote certain silver amounts in ancient texts.
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Gerah (Biblical Hebrew)
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An ancient Hebrew unit of mass equal to one twentieth of a shekel, serving as the smallest standard weight in biblical law.
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Shekel
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An ancient unit of weight and monetary value referenced throughout Biblical Hebrew scripture, foundational to bekan and gerah units.