Bible Dictionary
Weights
Biblical weights included the gerah, bekah, shekel, maneh, and talent. They were used to measure precious metals, offerings, tribute, and commercial goods, though their exact modern equivalents vary by standard and period.
Biblical Usage
Weights appear in laws and accounts involving offerings, silver, gold, tribute, and commercial transactions. The gerah was a twentieth of a shekel; the bekah was half a shekel; larger units included the maneh and talent.
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