What Is This Tool?
This online converter allows users to transform measurements of dry volume from the ancient Hebrew unit cab (Biblical) to the larger cor (Biblical) unit. It supports understanding of Biblical texts, archaeological records, and historical agricultural data.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the quantity in cab (Biblical) you wish to convert
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Select cab (Biblical) as the source unit and cor (Biblical) as the target unit
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent volume in cor (Biblical)
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Review the result to scale small household measures to larger quantities
Key Features
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Converts ancient Hebrew dry volume units cab to cor efficiently
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Supports applications in Biblical scholarship and archaeology
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface
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Includes examples for practical reference
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Helps interpret historical and religious quantities of dry goods
Examples
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10 cab (Biblical) converts to approximately 0.055555556 cor (Biblical)
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180 cab (Biblical) converts exactly to 1 cor (Biblical)
Common Use Cases
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Translating Biblical quantities of grain and dry goods into modern understanding
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Estimating storage capacities of ancient granaries and jars in archaeology
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Modeling historical agricultural yields and taxation based on scriptural data
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the tool to assist with religious and historical text interpretation
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Combine conversion results with archaeological context for accurate reconstructions
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Remember modern equivalents are approximate due to varying historical systems
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Cross-reference with scholarly sources when precision is crucial
Limitations
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Conversion values can vary depending on the authority or system used
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Historical and archaeological contexts affect measurement accuracy
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Modern liter-based estimates should be treated as approximate
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Do not rely solely on conversions for detailed scholarly conclusions
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the cab (Biblical) unit used for?
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The cab is an ancient Hebrew dry volume unit used for small household measures of grain and dry foodstuffs referenced in Biblical and rabbinic sources.
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How large is a cor (Biblical)?
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The cor is a larger biblical dry volume unit defined as ten ephahs, commonly estimated at about 220 liters but varying by authority.
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Why do conversion values vary?
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Conversion values differ due to multiple historical systems, variations in ancient usage, and interpretive authority, making exact modern equivalents approximate.
Key Terminology
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Cab (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew dry volume unit used for small household measures of grain and other dry goods in Biblical and rabbinic contexts.
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Cor (Biblical)
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A biblical dry volume unit equal to ten ephahs, used for measuring large quantities of grain and dry commodities in ancient Israel.
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Dry Volume
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A measure of volume specifically for dry materials such as grains, as opposed to liquids.