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     • The major weight of metal mentioned in the Bible is the shekel, as its name, which means simply "weight," testifies. Since the shekel was the definite weight, an expression such as "1,000 silver" (Genesis 20:16) can be explained as 1,000 shekels of silver, and the name of the weight is omitted since it is self-explanatory.
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     Weights, Measures & Coins of the Biblical & Talmudic Periods

2. biblehub.com › weights-and-measuresBible Weights and Measurements

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   Bible Weights and Measurements. All values are approximate. Many measurements vary by era and location. Lengths. Weights. Liquid Measures. Dry Measures.

   • Omer

     ATS Bible Dictionary. Omer. A measure of capacity among the...

   • Cor

     This Hebrew word, untranslated, denotes a round vessel used...

   • Handbreadth

     Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. HANDBREADTH....

   • Bath

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   • Homer

     Easton's Bible Dictionary A Hebrew liquid measure, the tenth...

   • Beka

     Standard Bible Encyclopedia BEIRUT. ba'-root'. See BERYTUS....

   • Hin

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   • Log

     ATS Bible Dictionary. Log. A Hebrew measure for liquids,...

3. www.gotquestions.org › biblical-weights-andWhat are the modern equivalents of biblical weights and ...

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   Jan 4, 2022 · Below are several terms and their approximated equivalents in both metric and imperial measurements. Since some ancient terms varied by area, we have differentiated Greek and Hebrew measurements. Weights: Hebrew: Talent (3,000 shekels or 60 minas, sometimes translated “100 pounds”) 34.272 kg. 75.6 lbs.

4. www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org › weights-measuresWeights, Measures & Coins of the Biblical & Talmudic Periods

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   Seven weights related to metal (thus creating "coins") are mentioned in the Bible: talent, mina, shekel, beka, gerah, pim, and kesitah. A scale of the relationships between the first five weights mentioned can be established on the basis of the Bible and other sources; the absolute and relative value of the pim can be determined from ...

5. www.blueletterbible.org › esv-study-bible › table-ofTable of Weights and Measures - Blue Letter Bible

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   The following table is based on the best generally accepted information available for biblical weights, measures, and monetary units. All equivalents are approximate. Weights and measures varied somewhat in different times and places in the ancient world.

6. www.webtruth.org › charts-of-biblical-themes-booksChart of Bible Weights and Measures - Web Truth

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   A great chart from Phil Coulson bringing the Bible’s weights and measures into current numbers by converting them into litres, pints, gallons, grams, kilos, inches and millimetres. PDF version. JPEG version.

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   Pound–A weight of about 1.6 pounds in the Old Testament which was used to weigh for exchange valuable metals mostly always in gold at a value of $1408.00 (I Ki. 10:27). In the New Testament, translated by two Greek words: Mina (Luke 19:13) worth about $49.50. Litra (John 12:3) where it is used as a weight of about 12 oz.

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   What is the weight of metal in the Bible?

   • The major weight of metal mentioned in the Bible is the shekel, as its name, which means simply "weight," testifies. Since the shekel was the definite weight, an expression such as "1,000 silver" (Genesis 20:16) can be explained as 1,000 shekels of silver, and the name of the weight is omitted since it is self-explanatory.

   Weights, Measures & Coins of the Biblical & Talmudic Periods

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   What does the Bible say about metal?

   • From this it follows that the biblical division is based upon an ancient Canaanite tradition. The major weight of metal mentioned in the Bible is the shekel, as its name, which means simply "weight," testifies.

   Weights, Measures & Coins of the Biblical & Talmudic Periods

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   What are the 7 weights related to metal in the Bible?

   • Seven weights related to metal (thus creating "coins") are mentioned in the Bible: talent, mina, shekel, beka, gerah, pim, and kesitah.

   Weights, Measures & Coins of the Biblical & Talmudic Periods

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   What are the three most important weights in the Bible?

   • We can figure out the interrelationships of the three most important weights, the talent, shekel, and gerah. The talent (kikkar), was the largest unit of weight in the Bible, and was already known by the same name in Ugaritic. In Ugaritic it was pronounced kakaru, as has been shown from Akkadian documents from Ugarit and Alalakh.

   Weights, Measures & Coins of the Biblical & Talmudic Periods

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   What is the value of a Mina in the Bible?

   • The value of the mina is defined in Ezekiel 45:12. From this verse it follows that the mina is equivalent to 60 shekels like the Akkadian man–. The beka is mentioned twice in the Bible (Gen. 24:22; Ex. 38:26) and its value is explicitly determined as one-half a shekel.

   Weights, Measures & Coins of the Biblical & Talmudic Periods

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   What does 1000 shekels of silver mean?

   • Since the shekel was the definite weight, an expression such as "1,000 silver" (Genesis 20:16) can be explained as 1,000 shekels of silver, and the name of the weight is omitted since it is self-explanatory. Abbreviations like these are also found in other Semitic languages.

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9. www.esv.org › resources › esv-global-study-bibleTable of Weights and Measures - ESV.org

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   The following table is based on the best generally accepted information available for biblical weights, measures, and monetary units. All equivalents are approximate. Weights and measures varied somewhat in different times and places in the ancient world.