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TALENT, 1 Kin. 9:14,28; 10:10,14. A weight equal to three thousand shekels--about 75 to 125 pounds. Ex. 38:25,26. In the New Testament, a talent weight is calculated at 58 to 80 lbs. The value would differ according to the metal, but the buying power was enormous. Five talents would make one a multi-millionaire. Matt. 18:24; 25:15,28.
