Talent (Biblical Greek)
The talent in Biblical Greek was a large unit of weight commonly used in the ancient Mediterranean world, including Greece and surrounding regions. It served as a standard for weighing precious metals like gold and silver, as well as bulk goods.
A Greek talent typically weighed about 26 kilograms (57 pounds), though the exact weight varied by city and era.
In Biblical contexts, the talent represented a significant amount of wealth and was often mentioned in stories involving large sums of money or resources.
Summary:
Approximately 26 kilograms (57 pounds)
Used in ancient Greek and Biblical times
Measured precious metals and wealth