kor
Definition
- Noun:
- An ancient Hebrew unit of capacity: A "kor" is a historical unit of dry and liquid measure used in ancient Hebrew culture, equivalent to 10 baths or 10 ephahs.
Usage
- The word "kor" is used exclusively as a historical term. It appears in academic, historical, or religious texts discussing ancient measurements, economies, or biblical contexts. It is not used in modern, everyday language.
Examples
- Noun:
- The offering was measured to be one kor of fine flour.
- According to the text, the capacity of the container was estimated at several kor.
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily found in translations and analyses of ancient texts, such as the Hebrew Bible. Its usage is fixed and technical.
Variants and Related Words
- Bath: A liquid measure, one-tenth of a kor.
- Ephah: A dry measure, one-tenth of a kor.
Synonyms
- Homer: Another term for the same unit of measure. "Kor" and "homer" are often used interchangeably in historical references.
Notes on Different Meanings
- The word "kor" has no other meanings in modern English. It is a single-meaning, technical noun from historical linguistics.
Noun
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an ancient Hebrew unit of capacity equal to 10 baths or 10 ephahs
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