epha
Definition
Noun: - An ancient Hebrew unit of dry measure: An epha is a historical unit of capacity used in ancient Hebrew culture for measuring dry goods, such as grain or flour. It is approximately equivalent to a bushel.
Usage
- The word "epha" is used specifically in historical, archaeological, or biblical contexts when referring to ancient measurements.
- It functions as a countable noun (e.g., , ).
Examples
- According to the text, the offering required one epha of fine flour.
- Archaeologists estimate that the storage jar had a capacity of about an epha.
- The ancient law specified penalties measured in ephas of barley.
Advanced Usage
- The term appears primarily in translations of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and related scholarly works.
- It is often discussed in relation to other ancient units like the or .
Variants and Related Words
- Ephah: This is an alternative, more common spelling of the same unit.
- Bushel: A modern unit of dry volume, used to give an approximate equivalent for an epha.
Synonyms
- Dry measure: A general term for units of volume for dry commodities.
- Biblical measure: A categorical term for units found in biblical texts.
Notes
- As a highly specific historical term, "epha" has no contemporary idioms, phrasal verbs, or common figurative uses. Its usage is strictly literal and referential.
Noun
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an ancient Hebrew unit of dry measure equal to about a bushel
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