What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms values from shekel (Biblical Hebrew) into gerah (Biblical Hebrew), two ancient units of weight used in Biblical texts and Israelite trade. It facilitates detailed understanding of historical weights related to commerce, offerings, and legal measures.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the number of shekels you want to convert in the input field
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Select shekel (Biblical Hebrew) as the source unit and gerah (Biblical Hebrew) as the target unit
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Click convert to see the equivalent amount in gerahs based on the established conversion rate
Key Features
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Browser-based, simple to operate with user-friendly interface
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Converts shekel values into smaller gerah units for precise measurement
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Supports scholarly research in biblical studies, archaeology, and numismatics
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Accurately reflects the traditional relation of 1 shekel equaling 20 gerahs
Examples
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2 Shekels converts to 40 Gerahs
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0.5 Shekel converts to 10 Gerahs
Common Use Cases
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Breaking down ancient shekel weights into smaller units for detailed biblical interpretation
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Supporting archaeological and numismatic analysis by comparing ancient weights to biblical standards
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Converting biblical weight references to gerahs for more precise historical economic studies
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the tool as a guide for biblical text interpretation rather than exact measurement
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Cross-reference conversions with historical data due to variations in ancient weight standards
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Apply the conversion results for academic or archaeological contexts thoughtfully considering regional differences
Limitations
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Ancient shekel and gerah weights varied by period and region, impacting precise equivalences
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Modern gram values derived from the units are approximate
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Different shekel standards can affect the exact weight calculations when converted
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the conversion rate between shekel and gerah?
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One shekel (Biblical Hebrew) equals twenty gerahs according to traditional reckoning.
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Are the shekel and gerah weights fixed in modern terms?
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No, the exact values varied historically, so modern gram equivalents are approximate estimates.
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Who can benefit from using this converter?
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Researchers, archaeologists, numismatists, and scholars working on biblical texts and ancient commerce can find this conversion useful.
Key Terminology
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Shekel (Biblical Hebrew)
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An ancient Near Eastern unit of mass used in biblical Israel, traditionally equal to about 20 gerahs.
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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, used for fine accounting and legal measures.