What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to convert the weight of the mina, an ancient Biblical Greek unit, into gerah, a Biblical Hebrew weight measure. It is designed to support work in biblical studies, archaeology, numismatics, and historical economic analysis.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the amount in mina (Biblical Greek) you wish to convert
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Select mina as the original unit and gerah as the target unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent weight in gerah (Biblical Hebrew)
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Use results to help interpret historical and biblical texts or archaeological data
Key Features
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Converts ancient weight units used in Biblical Greek and Hebrew contexts
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Based on historically recognized conversion factors between mina and gerah
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Supports interpretation of monetary and weight records from biblical and Near Eastern sources
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Web-based and easy to use without installation
Examples
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1 mina equals approximately 596.49 gerah
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2 minas convert to about 1192.98 gerah
Common Use Cases
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Translating ancient monetary and weight records in biblical studies
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Comparing archaeological findings of weights and coins across cultures
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Interpreting temple contributions and fines recorded in biblical texts
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Converting historical weight values to modern equivalents for research
Tips & Best Practices
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Consider historical and regional variability in mina weights when interpreting results
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Use the converter as a guide rather than an exact measurement tool due to ancient inconsistencies
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Verify conversions against contextual archaeological or textual information
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Apply conversion results to enhance understanding of ancient Near Eastern economic systems
Limitations
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Mina’s exact weight varies by region and historical period, so conversions are approximate
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Gerah mass depends on the shekel standard used, affecting exact equivalences
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Ancient units may not precisely convert into modern grams or into each other due to historical inconsistencies
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the mina (Biblical Greek)?
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The mina is an ancient unit of mass used in Near Eastern and Greek/Biblical sources for weighing precious metals and recording large monetary amounts, with its exact weight varying by region and period.
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How is the gerah (Biblical Hebrew) defined?
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The gerah is a Biblical Hebrew unit of mass equal to one twentieth of a shekel, serving as the smallest standard weight for accounting and law in the Hebrew Bible.
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Can I get an exact conversion between mina and gerah?
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Conversions between mina and gerah are approximate due to variability in historical standards and regional differences.
Key Terminology
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Mina (Biblical Greek)
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An ancient unit of mass from Greek and Near Eastern contexts, used for weighing precious metals and recording large monetary amounts.
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Gerah (Biblical Hebrew)
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A small Biblical Hebrew unit of mass equal to one twentieth of a shekel, employed for precise weights in accounting and law.
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Shekel
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A standard unit of weight in Biblical Hebrew measurement, of which a gerah is a fractional part.