What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms weight measurements from centigrams, a modern metric unit, into bekan, an ancient Biblical Hebrew unit of mass. It facilitates understanding of ancient weight values in a contemporary context for various academic and practical uses.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the mass value in centigrams you wish to convert.
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Select 'centigram [cg]' as the starting unit and 'bekan (Biblical Hebrew)' as the target unit.
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Click on the convert button to get the equivalent value in bekan.
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Use the result to interpret ancient weight measures or conduct academic research.
Key Features
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Converts centigrams (a hundredth of a gram) to bekan, the half-shekel weight from Biblical Hebrew texts.
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Supports conversions useful for theological, archaeological, and historical study.
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Provides quick calculations with clear unit definitions and example conversions.
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Web-based and easy to use without the need for specialized software.
Examples
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10 Centigrams equal approximately 0.01754386 Bekan (Biblical Hebrew).
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100 Centigrams equal approximately 0.1754386 Bekan (Biblical Hebrew).
Common Use Cases
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Converting small laboratory sample weights expressed in centigrams to ancient Biblical units.
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Analyzing historical documents related to the half-shekel temple tax mentioned in Exodus 30:13.
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Studying Biblical law offerings and payments through measurement conversions.
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Performing numismatic and archaeological studies of ancient Hebrew silver weights.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you input values correctly in centigrams to get accurate conversions.
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Remember that bekan values are approximate due to varying ancient shekel standards.
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Use the converter for educational and scholarly purposes rather than precise scientific measurements.
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Refer to historical context when applying converted values to biblical texts or archaeological findings.
Limitations
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The bekan’s exact weight varies depending on the shekel standard used historically.
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Conversions are approximate and should be applied cautiously in scientific or laboratory settings.
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This tool does not provide precision beyond general historical estimates of the bekan.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a centigram?
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A centigram is a metric unit of mass equal to one hundredth of a gram or 10 milligrams, commonly used to measure small masses.
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What is the bekan unit?
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The bekan is a Biblical Hebrew unit of weight representing half of a shekel, used in ancient texts for measuring silver and offerings.
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Can the conversion be exact?
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No, because ancient shekel units varied in weight, conversions to bekan are approximate and intended for general understanding.
Key Terminology
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Centigram [cg]
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A metric unit of mass equal to one hundredth of a gram (0.01 g), useful for measuring small weights.
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Bekan (Biblical Hebrew)
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An ancient Hebrew unit of weight equal to half a shekel, referenced in Biblical texts, used for silver offerings and taxes.
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Shekel
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An ancient unit of weight from which the bekan is derived, with variable standards across historical contexts.