ephah

American  

[ee-fuh, ef-ah] / ˈi fə, ˈɛf ɑ /

Or epha

noun

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

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ephah British  

/ ˈiːfə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of ephah

1350–1400; Middle English < Hebrew ēphāh

Example Sentences

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ephah

This same Obed is the father of Jesse, who is the father of David. 146-1 Naomi means pleasant, while Mara means bitter. 148-2 The ephah was equal to about two pecks and five quarts.

From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 6 by Charles Herbert Sylvester

And he said, This is an ephah that goeth forth.

From The Bible, Old and New Testaments, King James Version by

And he cast it into the midst            of the ephah; and he cast the weight of lead upon the mouth            thereof.

From The Bible, King James version, Book 38: Zechariah by Anonymous

Then said I to the angel that talked with me, whither do these bear the ephah?

From The Christian Creed; or, What it is Blasphemy to Deny by Annie Besant

She has surrounded herself with the ephah and sits in the midst of it.

From Studies in Zechariah by Arno C. Gaebelein