What Is This Tool?
This converter facilitates the transformation of weights measured in bekan, a smaller Biblical Hebrew unit, into mina, a larger mass unit used historically in ancient Near Eastern measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the weight value in bekan units that you want to convert.
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Select the target unit as mina (Biblical Hebrew).
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Initiate the conversion to receive the equivalent weight in mina.
Key Features
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Converts weight values from bekan (half-shekel unit) to mina (larger mass measurement).
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Supports understanding of ancient Biblical and Near Eastern weight standards.
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Browser-based and easy to use for scholars, archaeologists, and numismatists.
Examples
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20 bekan converts to 0.20 mina
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100 bekan converts to 1 mina
Common Use Cases
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Analyzing the half-shekel temple tax contributions mentioned in Biblical texts.
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Interpreting quantities of silver for offerings and legal payments in ancient law.
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Supporting archaeological studies of ancient Hebrew silver weights and monetary systems.
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Examining tribute and large-scale goods weights recorded in Biblical and Near Eastern sources.
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Estimating historical metal object masses for numismatic and conservation research.
Tips & Best Practices
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Consider historical and regional variations in ancient weight units when interpreting results.
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Use conversion values as approximate estimates to support scholarly analysis.
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Complement conversions with archaeological and textual context for accurate understanding.
Limitations
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Ancient bekan and mina units vary in mass regionally and over time, causing approximate results.
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Conversions rely on modern scholarly estimates rather than fixed contemporary standards.
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Precise modern equivalents might differ due to variations in ancient measurement systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one bekan represent in ancient measurements?
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One bekan is a Biblical Hebrew unit representing half a shekel, used historically to denote smaller weight amounts.
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How is the mina unit used in Biblical contexts?
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The mina is a larger ancient Near Eastern unit for weighing precious metals and goods, appearing widely in Biblical Hebrew texts.
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Are conversions between bekan and mina exact?
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No, conversions are approximate due to historical variations in weight standards and rely on scholarly estimates.
Key Terminology
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Bekan
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A Biblical Hebrew unit of weight representing half of a shekel, used in ancient Israelite measurements.
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Mina
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An ancient Near Eastern mass unit used in Biblical Hebrew texts, larger than shekel and used for weighing metals and goods.
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Shekel
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A foundational ancient Hebrew unit of weight, of which bekan is half.