Strong’s H5890

עֵיפָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

`eyphah

Pronunciation

ay-fah

Definition

Ephah

Meaning

obscurity

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 was commonly used for measuring grains and other dry commodities. The ephah is often mentioned in the context of trade and offerings, serving as a standard measure for transactions and religious practices.

Bible references

Job 10:22;Amos 4:13