Bible unit in Scripture

Long Cubit in Scripture

A longer cubit, especially important in Ezekiel’s temple vision.

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 — Cubit plus a handbreadth
Original terms
אַמָּה וָטֹפַח · ʾammāh wāṭōphaḥ · H520/H2947
Metric estimate
about 52.5 cm by common estimate
Imperial estimate
about 20.7 in
Certainty
medium

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

Calculator data

Metres
0.525

Usage tags

templeprophetic

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
Ezekiel 40:5cubitsH520cubits
Ezekiel 40:5by the cubitH520cubit

Expanded Strong’s occurrence references

Occurrence precision: broad lexical range. This entry follows a wider set of related Strong’s numbers; use the listed references and tooltip context to narrow the study.

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

Expanded occurrences
156
Unique references
132
Books represented
16
Strong’s numbers
H520

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Verse references

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Study notes

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