Talent (Biblical Hebrew)
The talent in Biblical Hebrew was a large unit of weight used in ancient times, especially for precious metals like gold and silver. It was often used to measure wealth and tribute in the Bible.
The exact weight varied by region and period but is generally estimated to be around 75 pounds (34 kilograms).
The talent represented a significant amount of valuable material and was a standard for large-scale transactions in ancient commerce.
Summary:
Approximate weight: 75 pounds (34 kg)
Used in ancient Hebrew and Biblical contexts
Measured precious metals and wealth