What is a shekel (Biblical Hebrew)?

A shekel (Biblical Hebrew) is an ancient Near Eastern unit of mass used in Israelite commerce and ritual, traditionally equal to about 11.3 grams and commonly defined as 20 gerahs.

What does a mina (Biblical Greek) represent?

The mina (Biblical Greek) is an ancient unit of mass used for weighing precious metals and recording monetary amounts, often equated to about 50 shekels in biblical contexts.

Why are the conversions approximate?

Because actual weights for shekels and minas varied across regions and periods, numeric conversions are best treated as estimates rather than exact figures.

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

Easily convert weight and mass measurements from Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Mina (Biblical Greek) with this online unit converter. Translate ancient units for scholarly and historical research purposes.

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

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What Is This Tool?

This converter enables the transformation of weight units from Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Mina (Biblical Greek), both of which are ancient measures used for precious metals and economic records in historical and biblical contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the amount in shekels (Biblical Hebrew) you want to convert
Select shekel as the input unit and mina as the output unit
Click the convert button to receive the equivalent value in minas (Biblical Greek)
Use results to understand ancient weights and monetary equivalents in historical texts

Key Features

Converts ancient weight units between Shekel and Mina accurately using established conversion rates
Supports translation of historical economic and religious measurements
Helps compare and analyze ancient monetary records and archaeological findings
Browser-based and easy to use for academic and research applications

Examples

10 shekels (Biblical Hebrew) converts to approximately 0.335294118 mina (Biblical Greek)
50 shekels (Biblical Hebrew) converts to approximately 1.67647059 mina (Biblical Greek)

Common Use Cases

Assessing temple contributions and census taxes described in biblical texts
Translating payments, fines, and trade amounts from ancient Israelite commerce into Greek units
Interpreting monetary values and precious metal weights in classical Greek economic contexts
Supporting archaeological and historical research involving ancient monetary systems

Tips & Best Practices

Consider the tool’s output as approximate due to variations in historical unit weights
Use contextual information from archaeological and historical sources for accurate interpretation
Combine this conversion with broader scholarly study of biblical and ancient Near Eastern economic records
Validate conversion results against relevant historical standards when possible

Limitations

Conversions reflect estimated values because actual weight standards for shekels and minas varied by time and place
Numeric results should be viewed as approximations rather than exact measurements
Metrological differences between Hebrew and Greek systems require contextual understanding for precise conclusions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a shekel (Biblical Hebrew)?: A shekel (Biblical Hebrew) is an ancient Near Eastern unit of mass used in Israelite commerce and ritual, traditionally equal to about 11.3 grams and commonly defined as 20 gerahs.
What does a mina (Biblical Greek) represent?: The mina (Biblical Greek) is an ancient unit of mass used for weighing precious metals and recording monetary amounts, often equated to about 50 shekels in biblical contexts.
Why are the conversions approximate?: Because actual weights for shekels and minas varied across regions and periods, numeric conversions are best treated as estimates rather than exact figures.

Key Terminology

Shekel (Biblical Hebrew): An ancient unit of mass used in Israelite religion and commerce, traditionally about 11.3 grams and equal to 20 gerahs.
Mina (Biblical Greek): An ancient unit of mass used in Greek and Near Eastern contexts for weighing precious metals, often considered about 50 shekels.
Gerah: A smaller subdivision of the shekel, with 20 gerahs equaling one shekel in traditional Hebrew reckoning.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the primary use of converting shekels to minas?

Calculating modern currency exchange rates

Understanding and comparing ancient monetary weights and records

Measuring distances in biblical texts

Approximately, how many shekels are in one mina (Biblical Greek)?

About 50 shekels

About 20 shekels

About 100 shekels

What should users keep in mind about these conversions?

They are universally exact across all historical periods

They are approximate due to variations in standards by region and time

They only apply to modern measurement systems

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