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1. • • 1/20th of a Shekel =.57 grams =.02 ounces The smallest weight and piece of money used in Israel (Exodus 30:13, Leviticus 27:25, Numbers 3:47).
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     Weights and Measures in the Bible - Bible Study

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

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   Jan 4, 2022 · Some Bible translations have replaced the archaic words with modern equivalents or approximations. Other translations simply transliterate the Greek and Hebrew words for the measurements. Below are several terms and their approximated equivalents in both metric and imperial measurements.

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     The sanctuary shekel differed from both the shekel and the...

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3. 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.

4. www.compellingtruth.org › biblical-weights-andWhat are the biblical weights and measures in modern terms?

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   Measurements can be divided into weight (often also used for money), distance, dry capacity, and liquid capacity. Here is a list of some biblical measurements and their approximate US and Metric equivalents. Weight: Talent (60 minas) is 75 pounds or 34 kilograms.

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   What are the various weights and measures used in the Bible? What are their modern equivalents? It should be first noted that the maintenance of honest weights and measures was an important principle in Biblical times.

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

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

7. 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.

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   What are some biblical measurements?

   • Measurements can be divided into weight (often also used for money), distance, dry capacity, and liquid capacity. Here is a list of some biblical measurements and their approximate US and Metric equivalents. Talent (60 minas) is 75 pounds or 34 kilograms. Mina (50 shekels) is 1.25 pounds or .6 kilograms (600 grams).

   What are the biblical weights and measures in modern terms?

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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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   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 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 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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9. evangelicalfocus.com › archaeological-perspectivesWeights and measurements in the Bible, Evangelical Focus

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   Mar 4, 2020 · BIBLICAL SIGNIFICANCE. Weights and measurements are especially important in our understanding of biblical times and themes. Exacts measurements help us understand the dimensions of buildings such as Solomon’s temple. Weights are even more significant.