Convert Omer (Biblical) to Ephah (Biblical)
Please provide values below to convert Omer (Biblical) [omer] to Ephah (Biblical) [ephah], or Convert Ephah (Biblical) to Omer (Biblical).
How to Convert Omer (Biblical) to Ephah (Biblical)
1 omer = 0.1 ephah
Example: convert 15 omer to ephah:
15 omer = 15 × 0.1 ephah = 1.5 ephah
Omer (Biblical) to Ephah (Biblical) Conversion Table
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Omer (Biblical)
An omer is an ancient Hebrew unit of dry volume measurement, traditionally used for grains and other dry commodities.
History/Origin
The omer dates back to biblical times, notably mentioned in the Old Testament as a measure of grain offerings and quantities, roughly equivalent to about 2.3 liters or 0.6 gallons in modern terms.
Current Use
Today, the omer is primarily used in historical, religious, and scholarly contexts to refer to biblical measurements; it is not used as a standard unit of measurement in modern commerce.
Ephah (Biblical)
An ephah is a biblical unit of dry volume measurement used for grains and other dry commodities, approximately equal to 22 liters or 0.78 bushels.
History/Origin
The ephah has origins in ancient Hebrew measurements, appearing in biblical texts as a standard measure for dry goods in ancient Israel. Its exact volume varied over time and region but was generally standardized in biblical times.
Current Use
Today, the ephah is primarily used in historical, religious, or cultural contexts to refer to biblical measurements. It is not used in modern commercial or scientific applications but may be referenced in biblical studies or historical discussions.