What Is This Tool?
This unit converter enables users to transform mass values expressed in grams into the ancient Biblical Hebrew unit known as gerah. It is designed to facilitate the understanding and comparison of modern measurements with historical weights used in biblical and archaeological contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the mass value in grams you want to convert
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Select the target unit as gerah (Biblical Hebrew)
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent mass in gerahs
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Review the results and apply them for historical or archaeological analysis
Key Features
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Converts mass from grams to gerah (Biblical Hebrew) accurately based on standardized modern values
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Browser-based and simple to use with no installation required
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Supports scientific, archaeological, and historical research needs
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Includes examples demonstrating typical conversions
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Provides relevant context for use cases and limitations
Examples
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5 grams converts to approximately 8.77 gerah
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10 grams converts to roughly 17.54 gerah
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting monetary amounts, fines, and offerings recorded in biblical texts
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Archaeological comparison of small metal weights and ancient coin fragments
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Converting ancient Biblical weight units into modern measurements for scholarly study
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this converter for cross-referencing ancient and modern mass units in research
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Keep in mind the gerah values depend on the chosen shekel standard in modern reconstructions
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Combine conversion results with contextual historical information for accurate interpretations
Limitations
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Mass of a gerah varies depending on the preferred shekel weight standard, causing minor discrepancies
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Ancient nature of the gerah means exact equivalents are approximate in modern units
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Conversion relies on reconstructed modern values rather than original ancient regional or temporal variations
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a gram used for?
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A gram is an SI unit of mass used for measuring small quantities in science, engineering, and daily life.
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Why convert grams to gerah?
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Converting grams to gerah helps relate modern mass units to ancient Biblical Hebrew weights for study and analysis.
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Are gerah values exact?
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No, gerah values can vary due to different shekel standards and the ancient origin of the unit.
Key Terminology
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Gram [g]
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An SI-derived unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram, commonly used for measuring small masses.
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Gerah (Biblical Hebrew)
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An ancient Biblical Hebrew unit of mass, considered the smallest standard weight, roughly equal to 0.57–0.7 grams depending on the shekel standard.
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Shekel
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A larger Biblical Hebrew unit of weight, with the gerah being one twentieth of a shekel.