Bible unit in Scripture

Talent in Scripture

A very large weight or monetary reckoning unit.

Study note: values are approximate. Read each unit in its biblical context and check the linked Strong’s evidence where available.

Basic data

Category
Weight — Very large weight / money reckoning
Original terms
כִּכָּר · kikkār · H3603τάλαντον · talanton · G5007
Metric estimate
about 34.2 kg if reckoned as 3,000 shekels of 11.4 g
Imperial estimate
about 75.4 lb
Certainty
medium

Derived from a common shekel estimate; values vary by standard.

Calculator data

Grams
34200
Metaldefault
silver

Usage tags

templeroyalcommercialparable

Local Strong’s evidence

The following local KJV Strong’s-token matches are connected with the listed references for this unit.

ReferenceKJV wordingStrong’sMatched wording
Exodus 25:39a talentH3603Talent
Revelation 16:21the weight of a talentG5006Talent

Expanded Strong’s occurrence references

Occurrence precision: tighter lexical range. Best used as a direct lexical occurrence set, while still checking the surrounding verse context.

This table follows the content Strong’s numbers for this entry into the local KJV Strong’s occurrence index.

Expanded occurrences
60
Unique references
56
Books represented
17
Strong’s numbers
G5006, H3603

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Verse references

These links open the local NET Bible chapter context where available.

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Study notes

  • Ancient values should be read as approximate study aids because standards can vary by period, region, and context.