What is a gerah in Biblical Hebrew measurements?

A gerah is the smallest standard unit of mass in ancient Biblical Hebrew, equal to one twentieth of a shekel and approximately 0.57 to 0.7 grams depending on the shekel standard.

What does didrachma represent in Biblical Greek context?

Didrachma is a historical Greek coin and weight equal to two drachmae, used as a monetary unit and silver weight measure in Hellenistic and Biblical times, typically around 8.6 grams of silver under the Attic standard.

Why should conversions between gerah and didrachma be interpreted carefully?

Because both the gerah and didrachma had variable mass and silver content depending on regional and temporal standards, conversions provide approximate values requiring contextual understanding.

How to Convert from Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) to Didrachma (Biblical Greek)?

Convert weight and mass units from the ancient gerah of Biblical Hebrew origin to the didrachma of Biblical Greek context using a precise conversion rate. Ideal for biblical studies, archaeology, and historical economic analyses.

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Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms weight units from the gerah, an ancient Biblical Hebrew measure, into didrachma, a historical Greek unit of silver weight and coinage. It supports comparative studies in biblical texts, archaeology, and ancient monetary systems.

How to Use This Tool?

Input the amount in gerah (Biblical Hebrew) you want to convert.
Select the gerah as the reference unit and didrachma as the target unit.
Click convert to see the equivalent weight expressed in didrachma (Biblical Greek).

Key Features

Converts gerah (Biblical Hebrew) units to didrachma (Biblical Greek) accurately using established rates.
Supports research in biblical studies, archaeology, numismatics, and historical economics.
Browser-based and easy to use for translating ancient weight measures into comparable units.

Examples

10 gerah equals approximately 0.8382 didrachma.
20 gerah equals roughly 1.6765 didrachma.

Common Use Cases

Translating ancient Biblical Hebrew monetary and weight amounts into Greek equivalents for historical comparison.
Identifying and weighing Greek coin fragments in archaeological studies using corresponding weight units.
Analyzing economic and monetary data in biblical and Hellenistic contexts by converting mass units.

Tips & Best Practices

Understand that gerah values vary depending on regional shekel standards to interpret conversions correctly.
Consider variations in didrachma mass and silver content by period and location for precise historical context.
Use conversions as approximations and combine them with historical and archaeological evidence.

Limitations

The mass of gerah is not fixed and changes with shekel standards, affecting conversion accuracy.
Didrachma weight and silver content varied by region and era, so conversions are approximate.
Conversion results require contextual interpretation beyond fixed numerical values.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a gerah in Biblical Hebrew measurements?: A gerah is the smallest standard unit of mass in ancient Biblical Hebrew, equal to one twentieth of a shekel and approximately 0.57 to 0.7 grams depending on the shekel standard.
What does didrachma represent in Biblical Greek context?: Didrachma is a historical Greek coin and weight equal to two drachmae, used as a monetary unit and silver weight measure in Hellenistic and Biblical times, typically around 8.6 grams of silver under the Attic standard.
Why should conversions between gerah and didrachma be interpreted carefully?: Because both the gerah and didrachma had variable mass and silver content depending on regional and temporal standards, conversions provide approximate values requiring contextual understanding.

Key Terminology

Gerah (Biblical Hebrew): An ancient Biblical Hebrew weight unit equal to one twentieth of a shekel, used in accounting and law.
Didrachma (Biblical Greek): A historical Greek coin and weight equivalent to two drachmae, used as a monetary and silver weight measure in ancient contexts.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the proportion of gerah to shekel in Biblical Hebrew units?

One tenth of a shekel

One twentieth of a shekel

One half of a shekel

What weight does a didrachma approximately represent?

Two drachmae

Three drachmae

Five drachmae

Which fields benefit from converting gerah to didrachma?

Numismatics and archaeology

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