What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to translate weight values from the dekagram, a metric unit equal to 10 grams, into the bekan, an ancient Biblical Hebrew unit representing half of a shekel. It facilitates understanding and analysis of biblical and archaeological weight measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the weight in dekagrams you wish to convert.
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Select dekagram as the input unit and bekan (Biblical Hebrew) as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent weight in bekan.
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Use the conversion results for academic or specialized historical analysis.
Key Features
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Processes conversions between dekagram [dag] and bekan (Biblical Hebrew) units of weight.
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Bridges modern metric measurements with ancient Hebrew weight units for specialized uses.
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Provides clear formula and conversion factors based on established equivalences.
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Supports applications in biblical studies, archaeology, and numismatics.
Examples
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5 dag = 8.7719298245 bekan
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10 dag = 17.543859649 bekan
Common Use Cases
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Relating modern metric weights to ancient Hebrew units for biblical research.
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Interpreting the half-shekel temple tax and related biblical offerings.
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Supporting numismatic identification of ancient Hebrew silver weights.
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Assisting archaeological study of historical monetary standards.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the specific shekel standard referenced when interpreting bekan values.
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Use this conversion primarily for scholarly and historical purposes.
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Consider the approximate nature of bekan weight due to ancient variations.
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Cross-reference conversion results with contextual biblical or archaeological data.
Limitations
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Bekan weights may vary due to historical differences in shekel standards.
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Conversions are approximate and depend on specific ancient standards.
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Not intended for everyday or commercial weight measurement.
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Most suitable for academic, theological, or archaeological contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a dekagram?
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A dekagram is a metric unit of mass equal to 10 grams, commonly used for weighing small everyday items.
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What does the bekan represent in Biblical terms?
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The bekan is a Biblical Hebrew weight unit representing half of a shekel, often related to temple taxes and offerings.
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Is the conversion between dekagram and bekan exact?
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No, the bekan's mass varied historically, so conversions are approximate and best suited for specialized academic use.
Key Terminology
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Dekagram [dag]
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A metric mass unit equal to ten grams, used for measuring small weights in everyday life.
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Bekan (Biblical Hebrew)
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An ancient Hebrew weight unit representing half a shekel, mentioned in biblical texts and used historically for taxes and offerings.
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Shekel
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An ancient unit of weight and currency in Hebrew history, of which the bekan is half.
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Numismatics
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The study or collection of currency, including coins and ancient weights.