Strong’s H0522

אַמָּה

Part of speech

Proper Name Location

Transliteration

Ammah

Pronunciation

ahm-MAH

Definition

Cubit

Meaning

Ammah

Usage

The term "Ammah" refers to a unit of measurement in ancient Israel, commonly known as a "cubit." It is traditionally understood as 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

2 Samuel 2:24