What is the shekel in Biblical Hebrew contexts?

The shekel is an ancient Near Eastern unit of mass cited in Biblical Hebrew texts, used in commerce and ritual, commonly estimated around 11.3 grams but varies by period and region.

How is the drachma defined in Biblical Greek references?

The drachma is an ancient weight and silver coin unit used in Hellenistic areas, usually taken to be about 4.3 grams of silver, though values vary regionally and chronologically.

Why is the conversion between shekel and drachma approximate?

Because unit values changed over time and place, and variations in weight standards and metal purity mean the given conversion ratio is an estimated average.

How to Convert from Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Drachma (Biblical Greek)?

A unit converter tool that helps convert weight and mass values from the shekel used in Biblical Hebrew contexts to the drachma used in Biblical Greek settings, aiding research in ancient history, archaeology, and biblical studies.

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Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Drachma (Biblical Greek) Conversion Table

Shekel (Biblical Hebrew)	Drachma (Biblical Greek)

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Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Drachma (Biblical Greek) Conversion Table
Shekel (Biblical Hebrew)	Drachma (Biblical Greek)

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What Is This Tool?

This converter facilitates the translation of weight measurements from the shekel, an ancient mass unit cited in Biblical Hebrew texts, into the drachma, an ancient Greek unit of weight and coinage used in Hellenistic regions. It supports understanding of historical economic and cultural references across ancient Near Eastern and Greek contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the weight value in shekels (Biblical Hebrew) you want to convert
Select the target unit as drachma (Biblical Greek)
Click the convert button to see the equivalent mass expressed in drachma
Use the results to analyze or compare ancient monetary and mass records

Key Features

Converts values between shekel (Biblical Hebrew) and drachma (Biblical Greek) units of weight
Based on a defined conversion rate linking Biblical Hebrew and Greek ancient measurement systems
Supports researchers in biblical studies, archaeology, and economic history
Easy to use online interface for rapid conversions
Enables interpretation of ancient mass references in silver and other precious metals

Examples

2 Shekels (Biblical Hebrew) converts to approximately 6.705882353 Drachma (Biblical Greek)
5 Shekels (Biblical Hebrew) converts to approximately 16.7647058825 Drachma (Biblical Greek)

Common Use Cases

Assessing temple contributions and ancient census taxes recorded in biblical texts
Converting silver weights cited in Israelite payments and trade for comparative studies
Estimating the mass of silver content in coins from Hellenistic or biblical contexts
Translating references between Israelite and Hellenistic monetary systems in archaeology
Cataloging coin finds by weight equivalents to contextualize ancient economies

Tips & Best Practices

Recognize that the conversion ratio is approximate and based on average values
Use historical context to interpret weight variations due to period and region
Combine conversion results with archaeological or textual analysis for accuracy
Double-check entered values before converting to avoid input errors

Limitations

Conversion rate is approximate due to historical variations in unit definitions
Actual shekel and drachma weights differ by time period and geographic region
Differences in metal purity and weight standards affect precise equivalences
Tool does not account for regional or chronological discrepancies in values

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the shekel in Biblical Hebrew contexts?: The shekel is an ancient Near Eastern unit of mass cited in Biblical Hebrew texts, used in commerce and ritual, commonly estimated around 11.3 grams but varies by period and region.
How is the drachma defined in Biblical Greek references?: The drachma is an ancient weight and silver coin unit used in Hellenistic areas, usually taken to be about 4.3 grams of silver, though values vary regionally and chronologically.
Why is the conversion between shekel and drachma approximate?: Because unit values changed over time and place, and variations in weight standards and metal purity mean the given conversion ratio is an estimated average.

Key Terminology

Shekel (Biblical Hebrew): An ancient mass unit used in ancient Israelite commerce and rituals, often estimated around 11.3 grams, defined as 20 gerahs in traditional reckoning.
Drachma (Biblical Greek): An ancient Hellenistic unit of weight and silver coin roughly 4.3 grams, serving as both a mass measure and monetary denomination in historical texts.
Conversion Rate: The ratio used to translate one unit of measure into another, here approximately 1 Shekel = 3.3529411765 Drachma.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does the tool convert between?

Coins to modern currency

Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Drachma (Biblical Greek)

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What is the approximate weight of one shekel in grams?

About 4.3 grams

About 11.3 grams

About 20 grams

Why might the conversion rate vary?

Because of user input errors

Due to historical and regional differences in unit weights

Because the units are the same

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