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How much is a biblical Ezekiel mina (60 shekels)?
Ezekiel 45:12 defines its mina by adding twenty, twenty-five, and fifteen shekels: sixty in all.
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Ezekiel mina (60 shekels) — Ezekiel 45:12 defines its mina by adding twenty, twenty-five, and fifteen shekels: sixty in all.
This passage-specific option uses a 60-shekel relationship and should not be silently substituted for every mina text.
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1 Ezekiel mina (60 shekels) ≈ 660–720 g ≈ 1.46–1.59 lb
This passage-specific option uses a 60-shekel relationship and should not be silently substituted for every mina text.
Biblical ratio: 60 shekels = 1 Ezekiel mina.
| Amount | Metric range | US customary / imperial range |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Ezekiel mina (60 shekels) | 660–720 g | 1.46–1.59 lb |
| 2 Ezekiel minas (60 shekels) | 1.32–1.44 kg | 2.91–3.17 lb |
| 5 Ezekiel minas (60 shekels) | 3.3–3.6 kg | 7.28–7.94 lb |
| 10 Ezekiel minas (60 shekels) | 6.6–7.2 kg | 14.55–15.87 lb |
Primary reference: Encyclopedia of the Bible · Weights and Measures ↗. Used for historical variation, the fathom, and the warning that biblical metrology is not an exact modern system. Accessed October 10, 2026.
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Questions about Ezekiel minas (60 shekels)
How much is one Ezekiel mina (60 shekels) today?
660–720 g, or 1.46–1.59 lb, in this site's selected approximate system. This passage-specific option uses a 60-shekel relationship and should not be silently substituted for every mina text.
Is the Ezekiel mina (60 shekels) conversion exact?
No. Biblical weights and measures varied by period, place, and standard. The displayed range is for reading scale and should not be treated as a calibrated surviving object.
Can I turn the result into a modern price or food weight?
Not without additional evidence. Metal price, purchasing power, material purity, grain density, and container packing are separate questions from unit conversion.
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