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Shekel (Biblical Hebrew)

The shekel was a fundamental unit of weight and currency in ancient Biblical Hebrew times. It originally referred to a weight of about 11 grams (0.4 ounces), used to measure silver and other precious metals.

Shekels were used in trade, religious offerings, and taxation. The term also evolved into a currency unit in later periods.

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  Weight: approximately 11 grams (0.4 oz)

  
  
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  Used for weighing precious metals and as currency

  
  
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  Central to ancient Hebrew economy and religious practices

  
  

Denarius (Biblical Roman)

The denarius was a standard Roman silver coin widely used during Biblical times. It served as a common currency for daily transactions and tax payments throughout the Roman Empire.

A denarius typically weighed about 3.9 grams of silver. In the New Testament, it’s often mentioned as a day's wage for a laborer or soldier.

The denarius played a significant role in the economy and is frequently referenced in Biblical stories involving money, taxes, and parables.

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  Roman silver coin weighing about 3.9 grams

  
  
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  Common currency during Biblical Roman times

  
  
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  Often cited as a day's wage in the Bible