Convert mina (Biblical Hebrew) to shekel (Biblical Hebrew)
Please provide values below to convert mina (Biblical Hebrew) [mina (BH)] to shekel (Biblical Hebrew) [shekel (BH)], or Convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to mina (Biblical Hebrew).
How to Convert Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew)
1 mina (BH) = 50 shekel (BH)
Example: convert 15 mina (BH) to shekel (BH):
15 mina (BH) = 15 × 50 shekel (BH) = 750 shekel (BH)
Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) Conversion Table
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Mina (Biblical Hebrew)
The mina is an ancient unit of weight used in biblical times, primarily in the Hebrew and surrounding cultures, typically equivalent to about 50 shekels or roughly 50 grams.
History/Origin
The mina originates from ancient Near Eastern civilizations, including the Hebrew, Phoenician, and Babylonian cultures. It was widely used in biblical texts and persisted through various periods as a standard measure of weight for precious metals and goods.
Current Use
Today, the mina is largely obsolete as a unit of measurement. It is primarily referenced in historical, religious, and scholarly contexts related to biblical times and ancient history.
Shekel (Biblical Hebrew)
The shekel (Biblical Hebrew) is an ancient unit of weight and currency used in biblical times, primarily for measuring silver and other precious metals.
History/Origin
Originating in ancient Mesopotamia, the shekel was used as a standard weight and currency in the ancient Near East, notably in biblical Israel. Its weight varied over time and region, but it generally represented a specific mass used for trade and taxation.
Current Use
Today, the shekel is the official currency of Israel (Israeli New Shekel), but the biblical shekel as a unit of weight is no longer in use. The term is primarily historical and religious in context.