Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ephah
noun
/ˈiːfə/
Definition
A unit of measurement used in the ancient Hebrew system, primarily for measuring dry volume.
Examples
- The ancient Israelites used an ephah to measure their harvest.
- According to the Bible, an ephah was a common measure for various grains.
- We filled the container with an ephah of barley for the recipes.
Meaning
In biblical times, an ephah was used to measure grain and other dry commodities, equivalent to about 22 liters or approximately 2/3 of a bushel.
Synonyms
- measure
- capacity
- unit
