Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
omer
noun
/ˈoʊ.mər/
Definition
A unit of measurement for dry volume, traditionally used in ancient Israel.
Examples
- During the festival, each family would offer an omer of barley at the temple.
- According to scripture, the Israelites were instructed to gather an omer’s worth of manna each day.
Meaning
In ancient Hebrew culture, an omer referred to a specific quantity of grain or other dry goods, which is roughly equivalent to about 2.3 liters. It also holds significance in the Jewish calendar, marking the counting of the Omer, a period between Passover and Shavuot.
Synonyms
- none
