What Is This Tool?
This tool allows users to convert weights measured in the ancient Biblical Hebrew talent unit into the smaller gerah unit. It is particularly useful for interpreting historical texts, archaeological findings, and economic studies related to the Hebrew Bible and the ancient Near East.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the weight value in talents (Biblical Hebrew).
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Select the units 'talent (Biblical Hebrew)' as the source unit.
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Choose 'gerah (Biblical Hebrew)' as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent gerah value.
Key Features
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Converts weight from talent (Biblical Hebrew) to gerah (Biblical Hebrew).
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Based on historical and biblical definitions of ancient units of mass.
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Supports large and small scale ancient weight conversions.
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Browser-based tool with straightforward input and output.
Examples
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2 talents (Biblical Hebrew) equals 120000 gerah (Biblical Hebrew).
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0.5 talent (Biblical Hebrew) equals 30000 gerah (Biblical Hebrew).
Common Use Cases
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Translating large weights of gold, silver, or treasures described in the Hebrew Bible.
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Converting biblical weight measures for archaeological and historical research.
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Analyzing monetary amounts, fines, and offerings in biblical texts using smaller units.
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Facilitating comparison of ancient weights and coins in numismatic studies.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this converter to relate ancient biblical units with modern measurements carefully.
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Always consider the historical context and shekel standard when interpreting results.
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Double-check conversions when working with archaeological or economic reconstructions.
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Remember that values are approximate due to historical and regional variations.
Limitations
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The actual values of talents and gerahs varied by time and place in the ancient Near East.
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Modern equivalents depend on chosen shekel standards and estimates.
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Conversions are approximate and not exact scientific measurements.
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Use caution when applying results to precise academic or scientific analyses.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the biblical talent used for?
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The talent is an ancient unit of mass used to measure large quantities of precious metals and treasures described in the Hebrew Bible and related historical records.
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How many gerahs are in one talent?
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One biblical Hebrew talent equals 60,000 gerah units.
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Why do the values of talent and gerah vary?
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The values varied historically and regionally, with modern conversions depending on estimated shekel standards, making precise equivalences approximate.
Key Terminology
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Talent (Biblical Hebrew)
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An ancient unit of mass used in Israel and the Near East, approximately equal to 3,000 shekels, traditionally used to measure large quantities of precious metals.
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Gerah (Biblical Hebrew)
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The smallest standard Biblical Hebrew unit of mass, equal to one twentieth of a shekel, corresponding roughly to 0.57–0.7 grams in modern reconstructions.
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Shekel
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A biblical unit of weight serving as a standard reference unit for talent and gerah measurements in ancient Hebrew contexts.