noun
- Plural of gerah; an ancient Hebrew unit of weight and currency, equal to one-twentieth of a shekel.
Usage: biblical; historical; chiefly used in religious or historical contexts
Examples
- The gerahs mentioned in ancient Hebrew texts were small units of precious metal.
- Biblical scholars study the gerahs to understand the monetary systems of ancient Israel.
- The weight of gerahs varied slightly depending on the region and time period.
- In the Old Testament, gerahs are referenced as a standard measure for commerce and taxation.