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Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek)

The tetradrachma was an ancient Greek silver coin commonly used during Biblical times. It was worth four drachmas (hence the name "tetra" meaning four).

The tetradrachma was widely circulated across the Greek world and surrounding regions, including areas mentioned in the Bible. It served as a major currency for trade and taxation.

In weight, a tetradrachma typically contained about 17 grams of silver, making it a significant denomination in ancient commerce.

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  Ancient Greek silver coin worth 4 drachmas

  
  
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  Contained roughly 17 grams of silver

  
  
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  Widely used in Biblical-era trade and economy

  
  

Kilopound [kip]

The kilopound, commonly abbreviated as kip, is a unit of force used primarily in the United States in engineering and construction.

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  1 kip = 1,000 pounds-force (lbf)

  
  
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  Equivalent to approximately 4,448.22 newtons (N)

  
  
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  Used to measure large forces, such as loads on structures or machinery.

  
  

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  1 kip = 1,000 lbf

  
  
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  Convenient for expressing large forces without writing many zeros

  
  
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  Commonly used in civil and structural engineering, especially in the U.S.

  
  

The kip simplifies communication and calculation of large forces in engineering projects.