Strong’s H0521

אַמָּה

Part of speech

Noun

Transliteration

ammah

Pronunciation

ahm-MAH

Definition

Cubit

Meaning

a mother, a cubit, a door-base

Usage

The term "ammah" refers to a unit of measurement in ancient Israel, commonly known as a "cubit." It is generally understood to be the length from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger, approximately 18 inches or 45 centimeters. The cubit was a standard measure used in various contexts, including construction, architecture, and descriptions of sacred objects.

Bible references

Ezra 6:3;Ezra 6:3;Daniel 3:1;Daniel 3:1