What Is This Tool?
This tool facilitates the conversion of dry volume from the US bushel, a unit commonly used in agriculture, to the cor, an ancient biblical unit. It aids in translating and interpreting historical and agricultural volume measures.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the amount in bushels (US) you wish to convert.
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Select bushel (US) as the input unit and cor (Biblical) as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent volume in cor (Biblical).
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Use the results for academic, agricultural, or religious studies.
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Refer to the examples for guidance on using conversion rates.
Key Features
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Converts dry volume units from bushel (US) to cor (Biblical).
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Provides a user-friendly interface for quick input and output.
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Useful for agricultural, biblical, and archaeological volume estimations.
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Supports interpretation of ancient grain measures in modern terms.
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Browser-based and easy to access without installation.
Examples
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5 Bushels (US) equals approximately 0.8009 Cor (Biblical).
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10 Bushels (US) equals approximately 1.6018 Cor (Biblical).
Common Use Cases
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Converting agricultural grain volumes for trade and reporting.
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Interpreting biblical texts referencing dry grain measures.
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Estimating storage capacity of ancient granaries in archaeology.
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Supporting Bible translation and scholarly analysis of ancient measurements.
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Modeling historical agricultural production and taxation data.
Tips & Best Practices
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Double-check input values for accuracy before conversion.
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Use this tool as a guide when interpreting historical volume units.
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Remember that cor measurements vary historically; use approximate conversions.
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Combine with other research for comprehensive biblical or archaeological studies.
Limitations
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The cor (Biblical) volume estimates can vary depending on the authority and context.
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Local ancient measurement variations affect conversion precision.
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The bushel (US) is a modern unit, so direct one-to-one equivalence is not exact.
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Conversions are approximations intended for interpretive and academic use.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the bushel (US) used for?
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The bushel (US) is a unit of dry volume used primarily for measuring quantities of dry agricultural commodities like grain, produce, seed, and fertilizer.
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What does cor (Biblical) measure?
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The cor (Biblical) is an ancient dry volume unit used in biblical times mainly for measuring large amounts of grain and other dry goods.
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Can I rely on exact conversions between bushels and cor?
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No, conversions are approximate because the cor's exact volume varies by historical context, and the bushel is a modern measurement.
Key Terminology
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bushel (US)
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A US customary dry volume unit equal to 2,150.42 cubic inches (about 35.2391 liters), used for agricultural commodities.
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cor (Biblical)
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An ancient biblical dry volume unit, approximately 220 liters, used in scriptural and historical contexts for large grain quantities.
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dry volume
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A measurement of volume that applies to solid, non-liquid materials such as grain or produce.