Strong’s H0374

אֵיפָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

eyphah

Pronunciation

ay-fah

Definition

Ephah

Meaning

an ephah (a dry measure)

Usage

The term "ephah" refers to a unit of dry measure used in ancient Israel, approximately equivalent to 22 liters or about 5.8 gallons. It is often used in the context of measuring grain or flour. The ephah is one of the standard measures mentioned in the Bible, alongside the bath, which is a liquid measure.

Bible references

Exodus 16:36;Leviticus 5:11;Leviticus 6:20;Leviticus 19:36;Numbers 5:15;Numbers 28:5;Deuteronomy 25:14;Deuteronomy 25:14;Deuteronomy 25:15;Judges 6:19;Ruth 2:17;1 Samuel 1:24;1 Samuel 17:17;Proverbs 20:10;Proverbs 20:10;Isaiah 5:10;Ezekiel 45:10;Ezekiel 45:11;Ezekiel 45:11;Ezekiel 45:13;Ezekiel 45:13;Ezekiel 45:24;Ezekiel 45:24;Ezekiel 45:24;Ezekiel 46:5