What does one shekel (Biblical Hebrew) represent?

It is an ancient unit of mass used in Israelite commerce and ritual, traditionally made up of 20 gerahs.

Is the assarion still used as a standard unit today?

No, the assarion is a historical unit referenced mainly in archaeological and textual studies rather than in modern measurement.

Can I use this converter for modern weight measurements?

No, this conversion tool is designed for ancient units and is mainly for historical interpretation, not modern measurements.

How to Convert from Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Assarion (Biblical Roman)?

Convert weight and mass from the ancient Biblical Hebrew shekel to the Biblical Roman assarion with this easy-to-use converter, useful for historical and archaeological studies.

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Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) Conversion Table

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Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter enables users to translate weight measurements from the shekel, an ancient Biblical Hebrew unit, into the assarion, a Biblical Roman unit. It supports analysis of old texts and artifacts related to historical trade and commerce.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in shekel (Biblical Hebrew) that you want to convert.
Select the target unit as assarion (Biblical Roman).
Hit the convert button to see the equivalent mass in assarion.
Review the example conversions for guidance if needed.

Key Features

Converts weight and mass values between shekel (Biblical Hebrew) and assarion (Biblical Roman).
Browser-based and straightforward for users interested in historical unit conversions.
Helps interpret ancient weights found in archaeological and biblical studies.
Includes examples demonstrating typical conversions for clarity.

Examples

2 Shekels (Biblical Hebrew) converts to approximately 94.75 Assarion (Biblical Roman).
0.5 Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) converts to about 23.69 Assarion (Biblical Roman).

Common Use Cases

Assessing temple contributions and the half-shekel census tax from ancient Hebrew texts.
Determining amounts of silver or metals used for payments and trade in Israelite transactions.
Analyzing weights related to offerings, commodity exchanges, and legal contracts in Biblical contexts.
Estimating mass of small items like coins, spices, or medicines in Roman and Biblical sources.
Supporting scholarly research in archaeology, numismatics, and ancient economic studies.
Assisting translations and commentaries that reference historical weights.

Tips & Best Practices

Use this tool for approximate historic interpretation, not modern precise measurements.
Consider the variability of shekel and assarion values over different regions and periods.
Cross-reference with scholarly resources for deeper context in archaeological or biblical analyses.
Refer to example conversions to ensure correct input and understanding of outputs.

Limitations

Values for both shekel and assarion fluctuated historically and lack modern standardization.
Conversions are approximations intended for historical and scholarly use only.
This tool does not support conversions outside the provided ancient units.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one shekel (Biblical Hebrew) represent?: It is an ancient unit of mass used in Israelite commerce and ritual, traditionally made up of 20 gerahs.
Is the assarion still used as a standard unit today?: No, the assarion is a historical unit referenced mainly in archaeological and textual studies rather than in modern measurement.
Can I use this converter for modern weight measurements?: No, this conversion tool is designed for ancient units and is mainly for historical interpretation, not modern measurements.

Key Terminology

Shekel (Biblical Hebrew): An ancient Near Eastern unit of mass used in Israelite commerce and ritual, approximately 11.3 grams and consisting traditionally of 20 gerahs.
Assarion (Biblical Roman): An ancient Roman/Biblical unit of mass for small items, variable in magnitude and primarily used in historical contexts.
Conversion Rate: The ratio used to convert one unit of mass into another; here, 1 shekel equals 47.3766233766 assarion.

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Assarion (Biblical Roman)

Shekel (Biblical Hebrew)

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