What is a gerah in Biblical Hebrew measurements?

A gerah is an ancient Biblical Hebrew unit of mass equal to one twentieth of a shekel, used as the smallest standard accounting weight in the Hebrew Bible.

What does tetradrachma represent in Biblical Greek?

The tetradrachma is a Biblical Greek silver coin or unit of mass equal to four drachmae, commonly weighing about 17.2 grams under the Attic standard.

Why is converting between gerah and tetradrachma important?

Converting between these units facilitates historical-economic analyses, helping to interpret biblical, archaeological, and numismatic references to weight and silver value.

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

Learn how to convert weight from the ancient Biblical Hebrew unit gerah to the Biblical Greek unit tetradrachma using our online converter designed for historical and archaeological studies.

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

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Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms weights measured in gerah, an ancient Biblical Hebrew unit, into tetradrachma, a Biblical Greek unit of mass associated with silver coins. It aids in interpreting biblical texts, archaeological finds, and historical economies by linking these ancient weight systems.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the amount in gerah from biblical or archaeological sources
Select gerah as the input unit and tetradrachma as the output unit
Click convert to get the equivalent weight in tetradrachma
Use the results to assist in historical or numismatic research or interpretation

Key Features

Converts weight from gerah (Biblical Hebrew) to tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) units
Facilitates historical-economic analysis by bridging Hebrew and Greek ancient measures
Easy-to-use interface ideal for researchers in biblical studies, archaeology, and numismatics
Calculations based on established conversion rates between these cultural weight units
Supports understanding of ancient monetary, tax, and offering weights recorded in texts and artifacts

Examples

10 gerah equals approximately 0.419 tetradrachma
50 gerah equals approximately 2.096 tetradrachma

Common Use Cases

Interpreting monetary amounts, fines, or offerings in ancient Hebrew texts related to shekels and gerahs
Analyzing weights of small metal objects or coin fragments in archaeology and numismatics
Converting ancient measurements into modern equivalents to assist with economic reconstructions
Estimating silver weight recorded in biblical and Hellenistic documents for historical-economic studies
Authenticating ancient Greek silver coins by comparing their mass to the tetradrachma standard

Tips & Best Practices

Always consider that the gerah’s exact mass may vary depending on the shekel standard used
Be aware of regional differences in tetradrachma mass that can affect precise comparisons
Use results primarily for academic and interpretive purposes rather than modern measurement
Cross-reference converted weights with archaeological or textual evidence for greater accuracy
Utilize this tool as a supplement alongside specialized research in historical economies

Limitations

Variability in the gerah mass due to differing shekel standards results in approximate conversions
Weight measures of the tetradrachma could differ regionally affecting precision
These are ancient units not part of modern SI, so the tool is not suited for practical weight measurement
Conversions serve primarily academic, historical, and interpretive purposes rather than everyday use

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a gerah in Biblical Hebrew measurements?: A gerah is an ancient Biblical Hebrew unit of mass equal to one twentieth of a shekel, used as the smallest standard accounting weight in the Hebrew Bible.
What does tetradrachma represent in Biblical Greek?: The tetradrachma is a Biblical Greek silver coin or unit of mass equal to four drachmae, commonly weighing about 17.2 grams under the Attic standard.
Why is converting between gerah and tetradrachma important?: Converting between these units facilitates historical-economic analyses, helping to interpret biblical, archaeological, and numismatic references to weight and silver value.

Key Terminology

Gerah: Ancient Biblical Hebrew unit of mass, one twentieth of a shekel, used in accounting and law.
Tetradrachma: Biblical Greek silver coin and unit of mass equal to four drachmae, associated with historical silver weights.
Conversion Rate: The ratio used to convert one unit of gerah to tetradrachma, approximately 0.0419117647 tetradrachma per gerah.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the main function of this converter tool?

Convert modern weights between kilograms and pounds

Convert ancient units gerah to tetradrachma for historical analysis

Calculate monetary values in current currency

Which ancient unit is the smaller weight measure?

Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek)

Gerah (Biblical Hebrew)

Both are equal

What should users keep in mind about these conversions?

Conversions are exact and standardized globally

They serve mainly academic and interpretive purposes due to variability

They can replace modern SI weight units

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