Convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to mina (Biblical Greek)
Please provide values below to convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) [shekel (BH)] to mina (Biblical Greek) [mina (BG)], or Convert mina (Biblical Greek) to shekel (Biblical Hebrew).
How to Convert Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Mina (Biblical Greek)
1 shekel (BH) = 0.0336 mina (BG)
Example: convert 15 shekel (BH) to mina (BG):
15 shekel (BH) = 15 × 0.0336 mina (BG) = 0.504 mina (BG)
Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Mina (Biblical Greek) Conversion Table
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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.
Mina (Biblical Greek)
The mina is an ancient unit of weight used in biblical Greek contexts, typically equivalent to about 50 shekels or roughly 0.6 kilograms.
History/Origin
The mina was used in the ancient Near East, including Greece and the Levant, dating back to the early Iron Age. It was a standard measure for trade and commerce in biblical times and was later adopted in various forms by different cultures.
Current Use
Today, the mina is primarily used in historical and biblical studies to understand ancient texts and measurements. It is not used as a modern unit of measurement but is included in historical weight and mass converters for educational purposes.