Bible unit in Scripture

Homer in Scripture

A large dry measure, commonly reckoned as ten ephahs.

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

Basic data

Category
Dry measure — Large dry measure
Original terms
חֹמֶר · ḥōmer · H2563
Metric estimate
about 220 L if 10 ephahs
Imperial estimate
about 6.24 bushels
Certainty
medium

Ancient values are approximate and may vary by period, region, or scholarly reconstruction.

Calculator data

Litres
220

Usage tags

agriculturalcommercialprophetic

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
Leviticus 27:16thereof: an homerH2563Homer
Hosea 3:2an homerH2563Homer
Hosea 3:2and an half homerH3963Homer
Ezekiel 45:11of an homerH2563Homer
Ezekiel 45:11thereof shall be after the homerH2563Homer

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
28
Unique references
26
Books represented
11
Strong’s numbers
H2563, H3963

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Verse references

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

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Study notes

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