"Prutah" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Prutah" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

Prutah

"Prutah" Meaning

Prutah is an ancient Israelite coin, specifically a type of small bronze coin minted in ancient Judea and used during the Second Temple period (around 515 BCE - 70 CE). They were used as a form of currency in everyday commerce. The name "prutah" comes from the Greek word "proutē" meaning "fourth" because these coins were equal in value to one-fourth of a zuz (a more substantial coin).

"Prutah" Examples

Definition:

Prutah is an archaic term that refers to an ancient Jewish coin.

Examples:

The archaeologists discovered a few prutahs in the excavation site, which dated back to the time of the Second Temple.
In the Bible, the prophet mentions that the prutah was a common currency used by the ordinary people.
The price of a loaf of bread in ancient times was about 40 prutahs.
Archaeologists have found prutahs with the image of the High Priest engraved on them.
The Jewish historian estimated that the value of the prutah fluctuated depending on the region and time period.

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Prying

Intruding or interfering in someone's private affairs, often in a rude or nosy way.

Pryingly

(In a nosy or inquiring manner; intrusive, inquisitive.)

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Prytanea

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