What Is This Tool?
This converter enables users to translate weight and mass values from the denarius, a Roman silver coin from the biblical era, into gerah, an ancient Hebrew unit of mass. It's designed to facilitate understanding of ancient monetary and mass references by providing approximate equivalent values between these two historical units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in denarius that you want to convert
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Select denarius (Biblical Roman) as the from-unit and gerah (Biblical Hebrew) as the to-unit
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent amount in gerah
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Review the result to assist with historical or archaeological interpretation
Key Features
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Converts denarius (Biblical Roman) to gerah (Biblical Hebrew) accurately based on defined conversion rates
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Supports study of ancient monetary systems and archaeological findings
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface for quick conversions
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Includes example conversions for easy reference
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Useful for biblical studies, numismatic research, and historical analysis
Examples
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1 Denarius = 6.75 Gerah
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3 Denarius = 20.26 Gerah
Common Use Cases
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Converting New Testament monetary references into approximate silver weights
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Estimating the silver content of 1st-century Roman coins in archaeological studies
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Comparing wages and prices in ancient Roman and Hebrew economies
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Interpreting biblical weights and monetary amounts given in shekels and gerahs
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Supporting numismatic research with historical weight standards
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this tool as a guide for approximate conversions due to historical variability in unit definitions
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Refer to archaeological and numismatic sources for contextual understanding of unit usage
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Cross-check conversion results when comparing economic data between ancient Roman and Hebrew contexts
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Consider the limitations of historical weight variations when analyzing monetary values
Limitations
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Denarius mass varied over time and location because of debasements and mint differences
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Gerah weight depends on the chosen shekel standard, which may vary slightly
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Both units serve as approximate historical references rather than precise modern measurements
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one denarius represent in terms of weight?
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One denarius is roughly equivalent to about 3.5 to 4 grams of silver, though its exact mass varied historically.
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How is the gerah related to the shekel?
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The gerah is an ancient Hebrew unit equal to one twentieth of a shekel and is the smallest standard weight used in biblical accounts.
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Can this tool be used to convert precise modern weights?
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No, this converter provides approximate values based on historical units used mainly for biblical and archaeological studies.
Key Terminology
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Denarius (Biblical Roman)
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A Roman silver coin from the biblical era used as an approximate mass reference roughly about 3.5–4.0 grams of silver per coin.
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Gerah (Biblical Hebrew)
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An ancient Hebrew unit of mass equal to one twentieth of a shekel, used in biblical law and accounting.
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Shekel
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A standard ancient Hebrew unit of weight, where one shekel is subdivided into 20 gerahs.