Strong's Lexicon gerah: Gerah Original Word: גֵּרָה Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to grind Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "gerah" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew unit of measure. However, the concept of weights and measures can be related to Greek terms like "δραχμή" (drachma) or "μνᾶ" (mina), which were used in the Greek world. Usage: The term "gerah" refers to a small unit of weight and currency used in ancient Israel. Specifically, it is the smallest weight in the Hebrew system, equivalent to one-twentieth of a shekel. The gerah is often mentioned in the context of the tabernacle and temple offerings, as well as in legal and commercial transactions. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, weights and measures were crucial for trade, religious offerings, and legal matters. The gerah, as the smallest unit, played a significant role in ensuring fairness and precision in these activities. The use of standardized weights like the gerah reflects the Israelites' commitment to justice and integrity, as commanded in the Torah. The gerah's equivalence to a small weight also symbolizes humility and the importance of even the smallest contributions in the eyes of God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom garar Definition a gerah (one-twentieth of a shekel) NASB Translation gerahs (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. גֵּרָה noun feminine a weight, 20th part of shekel, gerah (Assyrian girû, ZehnpfBAS i. 506) — גֵּרָה Exodus 30:13 4t. — Only in definition of שֶׁקֶל, with number עֶשְׂרִים Exodus 30:13; Leviticus 27:25; Numbers 3:47; Numbers 18:16; Ezekiel 45:12. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gerah From garar (as in gerah); properly, (like gargar) a kernel (round as if scraped), i.e. A gerah or small weight (and coin) -- gerah. see HEBREW garar see HEBREW gerah see HEBREW gargar Forms and Transliterations גֵּרָ֑ה גֵּרָ֖ה גֵּרָה֙ גרה gê·rāh geRah gêrāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 30:13 HEB: הַקֹּ֑דֶשׁ עֶשְׂרִ֤ים גֵּרָה֙ הַשֶּׁ֔קֶל מַחֲצִ֣ית NAS: is twenty gerahs), half KJV: [is] twenty gerahs:) an half INT: of the sanctuary is twenty gerah shekel half Leviticus 27:25 Numbers 3:47 Numbers 18:16 Ezekiel 45:12 5 Occurrences |
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