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Biblical Units of Gold and Silver Value

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`(BU)"Bible Units (TALENT, SHEKEL, or MINA)"`
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The Biblical Units of Gold or Silver Value calculator computes the weight and current market value of an amount of gold or silver specified in the biblical units of talents, shekels or mina.

INSTRUCTIONS: Enter the following:

  • (BU) Biblical Unit.  Choose TALENT, SHEKEL or MINA
  • (n) Number of the above (e.g. 2 Talents)

Weight and Value of Gold and Silver (WV): The calculator returns the current market value of the amount of gold and silver.  It also returns the equivalent weight in kilograms and pounds.

The Math / Science

Gold in different amounts are mentioned in both the new and old testaments of the Bible.  In the New Testament, Jesus gives a parable about a rich man that charges three servants to manage one, two and five talents of gold.  The weight of a talent is approximately  34 kg.  Using the current spot price of gold, which is $3264.99, you can see the value of talents today.  The prices are updated every two minutes and given in U.S. dollars.

A talent of gold today

The weight of a talent is 34 kg.  Using the current spot price of gold, which is $3264.99, you can see the value of talents today.  The prices are updated every two minutes and given in U.S. dollars.

Talents of Gold in the Old Testament

Biblical Weights

  • Shekel: 11.5 g
  • Mina: 0.6 kg
  • Talent: 34 kg