What Is This Tool?
This tool allows you to convert weights measured in bekans, an ancient Biblical Hebrew unit, into kilograms, the modern standard unit of mass. It helps translate historic measurements into current scientific terms for better understanding and analysis.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the quantity in bekans you want to convert.
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Select bekan (Biblical Hebrew) as the input unit and kilogram [kg] as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent mass in kilograms.
Key Features
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Converts bekan (Biblical Hebrew) units into kilograms accurately based on established conversion rates.
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User-friendly interface ideal for both academic researchers and general users.
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Browser-based tool that needs no installation and works on multiple devices.
Examples
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5 bekans convert to 0.0285 kilograms (5 × 0.0057 kg).
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10 bekans convert to 0.057 kilograms (10 × 0.0057 kg).
Common Use Cases
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Translating half-shekel temple tax amounts described in the Hebrew Bible into modern weight units.
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Analyzing silver offerings and legal payments specified in ancient biblical law.
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Conducting numismatic and archaeological research on ancient Hebrew silver weights.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always consider that bekan mass may vary due to historical differences in shekel standards.
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Use the converter for approximate values when cross-referencing biblical texts with modern measurements.
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Double-check unit selections before converting to ensure accurate results.
Limitations
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The mass of a bekan is approximate because ancient shekel standards differed over time.
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Conversions depend on which shekel standard is assumed and may not be exact.
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The tool does not account for variations in historical measures beyond the standard assumption.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a bekan in Biblical Hebrew measurement?
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A bekan is an ancient weight unit mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, defined as half a shekel and used for various religious and legal contexts.
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How is a kilogram defined in modern science?
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A kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, defined by fixing the Planck constant since 2019, and is used to measure the amount of matter in an object.
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Can I expect exact conversions from bekan to kilogram?
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No, conversions are approximate because the actual mass of a bekan varied historically depending on different shekel standards.
Key Terminology
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Bekan (Biblical Hebrew)
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An ancient Hebrew unit of weight defined as half a shekel, used in biblical texts to measure silver and other weights.
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Kilogram (kg)
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The SI base unit of mass representing the amount of matter in an object, defined since 2019 by fixing the Planck constant.
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Shekel
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An ancient unit of weight used in Hebrew culture, of which the bekan is half.