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1. www.biblegateway.com › Weights-MeasuresWeights and Measures - Encyclopedia of The Bible - Bible Gateway

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   A weight of 2.49 grams from Sebastiyeh was inscribed ḥmš, prob. representing five gerahs, as another weight from the same place was inscribed “1/4 nṩp, 1/2 s(q)l.” This inscr. tends to confirm the theory that the nṩp is Ezekiel’s shekel of twenty gerahs. The gerah has been estimated to weigh 0.571 grams. E. Beka.

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   Jan 4, 2022 · 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. Mina (50 shekels, sometimes translated “pound”) 571.2 g. 1.26 lbs.

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

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   Bible Weights and Measurements . All values are approximate. ... Furlong (KJV) 1/8 mi., 660 feet: 201.168 meters: Revelation 14:20 <Convert> Stadion: 607 feet: 185 ...

4. av1611.com › kjbp › kjv-dictionaryWEIGHT - Definition from the KJV Dictionary - AV1611.com

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   A mass of iron, lead, brass or other metal, to be used for ascertaining the weight of other bodies; as a weight of an ounce, a pound, a quarter of a hundred, &c. The weights of nations are different except those of England and the United States, which are the same. 3. A ponderous mass; something heavy. A man leaps better with weights in his ...

5. kingjamesbibledictionary.com › MeasurementsKing James Bible Dictionary - Weights and Measurements in the ...

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   Money and Measurements in the Bible. The use of weights and measurements was common in ancient times, just like it is today. The problem is that the words used for various measurements were usually specific to that culture. Today, most people don’t know what a shekel is or what is the difference between a Bekah and a Bushel. The King James ...

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

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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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   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 does the Bible say about weights?

   • Below is a list of the King James Bible words that refer to the most commonly used weights and measures found in the Old and New Testaments. Used in the Bible for liquids (1Kings 7:26, Isaiah 5:10). The English word "bekah" is only found in Exodus 38:26. A bekah was half of a shekel.

   Weights and Measures in the Bible - Bible Study

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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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   How much does a light shekel weigh?

   • Some of the Ugaritic texts determine weights in “heavy” shekels. At Ugarit the talent was only 3,000 shekels rather than 3,600. One collection of weights at Ugarit referred to in the texts indicates a light shekel to be 0.34 ounces (9.5 grams) and reference is made to a “heavy” shekel which may be double the weight of the other.

   Encyclopedia of The Bible – Weights and Measures

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   Below is a list of the King James Bible words that refer to the most commonly used weights and measures found in the Old and New Testaments. Bath. 1 ephah = 22 liters = 5.8 Gallons. Used in the Bible for liquids (1Kings 7:26, Isaiah 5:10). Bekah.