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A weight-and-mass converter helps you convert between different units of weight-and-mass quickly and accurately.

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Can I switch between bekan (Biblical Hebrew) and didrachma (Biblical Greek) easily?

Yes, there is a switch button provided to quickly swap the conversion direction between bekan (Biblical Hebrew) and didrachma (Biblical Greek).

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The conversion results are calculated using precise formulas to ensure accuracy for most practical purposes.

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Q: How do I convert bekan (Biblical Hebrew) to didrachma (Biblical Greek)?

Simply enter the value in the bekan (Biblical Hebrew) input field, and the converter will show you the equivalent value in didrachma (Biblical Greek) instantly.

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Bekan (Biblical Hebrew)

The bekan (also spelled bēqān) was an ancient Hebrew unit of weight mentioned in the Bible. It is generally understood to be half a shekel in weight.

Since a shekel weighed about 11 grams, the bekan would be approximately 5.5 grams. It was used mainly for weighing precious metals, especially silver, in trade and offerings.

Summary:

Equal to half a shekel (~5.5 grams)
Used in ancient Hebrew commerce and religious contexts
Important for measuring silver and other valuables

Didrachma (Biblical Greek)

The didrachma was an ancient Greek silver coin used during Biblical times, valued at two drachmas (the name means “two drachmas”). It was half the value of the more common tetradrachma.

The didrachma was widely circulated for trade and everyday transactions in Greek and Biblical regions. It typically weighed around 8.5 grams of silver.

This coin played an important role in the economy of the ancient Mediterranean world, appearing in historical and Biblical accounts.

Summary:

Ancient Greek silver coin worth 2 drachmas
Weighed about 8.5 grams of silver
Used in trade during Biblical and classical Greek periods

From:		bekan (Biblical Hebrew)
To:		didrachma (Biblical Greek)

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