What Is This Tool?
This converter helps translate ancient mass units, specifically from the lepton used in Roman Judea to the gerah used in Biblical Hebrew, aiding interpretation of historical, biblical, and numismatic data.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the amount in lepton (Biblical Roman) you wish to convert
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Choose gerah (Biblical Hebrew) as the target unit
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Click convert to view the equivalent weight in gerah
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Use the results to analyze and compare ancient weight references
Key Features
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Converts the historical weight unit lepton (Biblical Roman) to the Biblical Hebrew mass unit gerah
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Supports research in biblical studies, archaeology, and economic history
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick unit conversion
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Based on standardized conversion rates relevant to ancient weight systems
Examples
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10 lepta equals approximately 0.527686404 gerah
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50 lepta equals approximately 2.63843202 gerah
Common Use Cases
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Biblical studies interpreting small monetary amounts mentioned in scripture
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Numismatic analysis of ancient low-value coins in Roman Judea
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Archaeological comparisons of metal weights against biblical standards
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Economic history research on purchasing power and value estimation in antiquity
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the converter as a comparative tool rather than for precise modern measurements
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Understand the historical context behind the lepton and gerah units when analyzing results
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Consult archaeological or biblical sources alongside conversion data for comprehensive study
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Be aware of variations in weight standards depending on period and standards adopted
Limitations
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Lepton’s weight varied historically by era and mint location
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Gerah reconstructions differ based on the shekel standard referenced
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Units are not standardized modern measurements and serve best for comparative study
Frequently Asked Questions
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What was a lepton in historical contexts?
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A lepton was the smallest low-value bronze coin used in Hellenistic and Roman Judea, serving as a unit of very small mass in biblical and archaeological texts.
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How is the gerah defined in biblical weight systems?
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The gerah is an ancient Biblical Hebrew weight, equal to one twentieth of a shekel, used as the smallest standard weight for accounting and law.
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Why are conversions between lepton and gerah approximate?
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Because both units represent historical weights that varied by time, mint, and shekel standards, precise modern equivalences cannot be guaranteed.
Key Terminology
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Lepton (Biblical Roman)
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A small bronze coin used in Roman Judea, serving as a unit of mass in historical and biblical contexts.
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Gerah (Biblical Hebrew)
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An ancient Hebrew weight unit equal to one twentieth of a shekel, used for accounting and law in biblical texts.
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Shekel
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A broader ancient Hebrew unit of weight, where the gerah is a defined fraction of this unit.