epha

An ancient Hebrew unit of dry measure, approximately equal to a bushel, used for measuring grains and other dry commodities.

• 🇩🇪Alte hebräische Maßeinheit für trockene Güter, etwa ein Scheffel, die zum Abmessen von Getreide und anderen trockenen Produkten diente.

1. Ancient unit of dry measure C2 formal

   An ancient Hebrew unit of dry volume, roughly equivalent to a bushel (about 22 liters or 0.8 cubic feet).

   • The farmer measured his grain in ephahs.
   • In the Bible, an ephah was used to measure flour and barley.
   • The merchant sold ten ephahs of wheat at the market.

   🇩🇪Alte Maßeinheit für Trockenwaren

   Synonyme: ephah