ephah

noun

«ephah» in the English dictionary: in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

In Jewish tradition

It was the standard measure for grain and flour offerings, and an omer was a tenth of it. Ephah is also a son of Midian.

Interpretation. The law demanded a "just ephah," so the measure stood for honest dealing in trade, and the Rabbis taught that cheating with measures was a serious sin.

Meaning

An ancient Hebrew measure for dry things like flour or grain, about a bushel or a little less. It is also a man's name. tree →

Examples

Now an omer is the tenth part of an ephah. (Torah EXO.16.36, JPS 1917) tree →
And the sons of Midian: Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. (Torah GEN.25.4, JPS 1917) tree →
And thou shalt take fine flour, and bake twelve cakes thereof: two tenth parts of an ephah shall be in one cake. (Torah LEV.24.5, JPS 1917) tree →
Ye shall have just balances, and a just ephah, and a just bath. (Prophets EZK.45.10, JPS 1917) tree →
And Ephah, Caleb's concubine, bore Haran, and Moza, and Gazez; and Haran begot Gazez. (Writings 1CH.2.46, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

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