Bible unit in Scripture

Span in Scripture

The span of the hand, often treated as half a cubit.

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 — Body-based length
Original terms
זֶרֶת · zeret · H2239
Metric estimate
about 22.8 cm
Imperial estimate
about 9 in
Certainty
medium

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

Calculator data

Metres
0.228

Usage tags

tabernaclepoetic

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 28:16a spanH2239Span
Exodus 28:16thereof, and a spanH2239Span
Isaiah 40:12with the spanH2239Span

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
7
Unique references
5
Books represented
4
Strong’s numbers
H2239

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Verse references

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

Related units

Study notes

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