ephah

Or e·pha

[ee-fuh, ef-ah]

noun

1. a Hebrew unit of dry measure, equal to about a bushel (35 liters).

ephah

/ ˈiːfə /

noun

1. a Hebrew unit of dry measure equal to approximately one bushel or about 33 litres

Word History and Origins

Origin of ephah¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Hebrew ēphāh

Word History and Origins

Origin of ephah¹

C16: from Hebrew 'ephāh, of Egyptian origin