Biblical and Talmudic units of measurement

The following tables provide an overview of the dimensions and weights that occur in the Bible. It is, as far as possible, given each of the possible value in modern units; to exemplary passages, in which the relevant unit is mentioned.

• 5.1 Old Testament time
• 5.2 Persian period
• 5.3 New Testament time

Length measurements

(different numbers due indicated)

Way dimensions

Volume measures

Dry substances

With these volume units particularly grain is measured. (different numbers, since different information )

Liquids

(different numbers, since different information )

The dimension line was different for dry and liquid things.

General was

Was for dry goods

Weights

(different numbers, since different information )

Coins and monetary units

Old Testament time

In Old Testament times, there were no coins, but the value of money was determined by weighing a precious metal. The talent, mine, and pieces of silver shekels, based on the Persian units, the currency " shekels " to this day in Israel has validity. Only after the Babylonian exile (538 BC) the Israelites had minted money.

Persian period

New Testament period

In the New Testament Palestine were also Greek and Roman coins in circulation. The following table gives an overview:

A conversion according to the current value can be oriented in mind that the daily wage of a worker according to Matthew ( Mt 20:1-16 EU) was a denarius.