Liquid Measures (Biblical)

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  1. Log
    • Equivalent: 3/4 pint
  2. Pot
    • Equivalent: 1 1/2 pints
  3. Cab
    • Equivalent: 4 logs or 3 pints
  4. Hin
    • Equivalent: 1 pot or 3 cabs
    • Holds: 4 quarts, 1 pint
  5. Bath
    • Equivalent: 6 hins
    • Holds: 7 gallons
  6. Firkins
    • Equivalent: 10 gallons
  7. Homer
    • Equivalent: 10 baths
    • Holds: 70 gallons

Biblical References:

  • Leviticus 14:10 – Describes offerings and measures in purification rites.
  • Mark 7:4 – Refers to the washing of hands and vessels in Jewish tradition.
  • 2 Kings 6:25 – Describes the famine in Samaria and the value of goods in terms of measurements.
  • Exodus 30:24 – Describes the measurements for sacred oil.
  • 1 Kings 7:26 – Describes the size of the water basin in Solomon’s temple.
  • John 2:6 – Refers to the large stone water jars used by Jesus to turn water into wine.
  • Isaiah 5:10 – Uses the bath as a measure for land produce.

Notes:

  1. These liquid measures are approximate, and some equivalencies are estimates.
  2. The exact figures can be challenging to determine due to the use of various ancient measurement systems such as Egyptian, Grecian, Roman, and Hebrew.
  3. Measurements might vary between ancient times and modern equivalents.


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