Maneh
“Portion or numbered weight”
Summary
The maneh (also called mina) was an ancient Hebrew unit of weight equal to fifty or sixty shekels, used for measuring precious metals and forming a monetary standard in Israel.
☩Weight and Value
The maneh was a weight containing fifty shekels according to Hebrew usage, though this varied according to the standard adopted. Estimated on the Phoenician or commercial standard, it equaled about 11,200 grains, approximately two pounds troy or 1.6 pounds avoirdupois. When used as money, the maneh of silver was worth approximately $34 (in 1915 values), while a gold maneh was worth roughly $510. In Ezekiel's specification, the maneh is described as consisting of sixty shekels divided into portions of twenty, twenty-five, and fifteen shekels.
See Also
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Maneh," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. V (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Maneh; Mina," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. III (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).