Bible unit in Scripture

Cubit in Scripture

A standard length from elbow to fingertip, used heavily in construction and dimensions.

Study note: values are approximate. Read each unit in its biblical context and check the linked Strong’s evidence where available.

Basic data

Category
Length — Primary biblical length measure
Original terms
אַמָּה · ʾammāh · H520πῆχυς · pēchys · G4083
Metric estimate
about 45.6 cm by common estimate
Imperial estimate
about 18 in
Certainty
medium

The exact cubit standard varies; long-cubit contexts need separate handling.

Calculator data

Metres
0.456

Usage tags

architecturetemplearkprophetic

Local Strong’s evidence

The following local KJV Strong’s-token matches are connected with the listed references for this unit.

ReferenceKJV wordingStrong’sMatched wording
Exodus 25:10thereof, and a cubitH520Cubit
Matthew 6:27cubitG4083Cubit

Expanded Strong’s occurrence references

Occurrence precision: tighter lexical range. Best used as a direct lexical occurrence set, while still checking the surrounding verse context.

This table follows the content Strong’s numbers for this entry into the local KJV Strong’s occurrence index.

Expanded occurrences
160
Unique references
136
Books represented
20
Strong’s numbers
G4083, H520

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Verse references

These links open the local NET Bible chapter context where available.

Study notes

  • Ancient values should be read as approximate study aids because standards can vary by period, region, and context.