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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




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





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