What is a cab (Biblical)?

The cab is an ancient Hebrew dry volume unit traditionally used for grains and dry foodstuffs, roughly equivalent to about 1.2 liters.

Why convert cab to ephah (Biblical)?

Converting cab to ephah helps interpret quantities in biblical texts and archaeological findings related to grain and offerings, making ancient measures easier to understand.

Are these conversions exact?

No, the volumes of cab and ephah varied by time and place, so conversions are approximate estimates based on scholarly interpretations.

How to Convert from Cab (Biblical) to Ephah (Biblical)?

Easily convert ancient dry volume units with our cab (Biblical) to ephah (Biblical) converter. Understand historical quantities of grain and offerings with precision using this tool.

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What Is This Tool?

This online converter transforms quantities from the ancient Hebrew unit 'cab (Biblical)' to 'ephah (Biblical),' both used for measuring dry volume in biblical and archaeological contexts. It helps interpret volumes of grain, flour, and other dry goods found in historical and religious texts.

How to Use This Tool?

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Use the output to better understand ancient measurements in your research or study

Key Features

Converts cab (Biblical) to ephah (Biblical) using traditional rabbinic approximations
Suitable for biblical studies, archaeology, and historical economic research
Browser-based and easy to use without installation
Provides quick results for interpreting ancient dry volume measures

Examples

10 cab (Biblical) converts to approximately 0.5556 ephah (Biblical)
100 cab (Biblical) converts to approximately 5.5556 ephah (Biblical)

Common Use Cases

Translating quantities of grain and offerings in biblical passages
Estimating storage capacities in archaeological findings
Supporting historical economic comparisons of ancient volumetric data

Tips & Best Practices

Verify which rabbinic or scholarly conversion system fits your context
Use the results as approximate conversions rather than exact values
Consult related historical texts for contextualizing the measurements
Combine numerical results with qualitative biblical or archaeological insights

Limitations

Exact sizes of cab and ephah varied historically and regionally
Conversion results are estimates based on traditional or scholarly systems
Not intended for precise scientific or engineering calculations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a cab (Biblical)?: The cab is an ancient Hebrew dry volume unit traditionally used for grains and dry foodstuffs, roughly equivalent to about 1.2 liters.
Why convert cab to ephah (Biblical)?: Converting cab to ephah helps interpret quantities in biblical texts and archaeological findings related to grain and offerings, making ancient measures easier to understand.
Are these conversions exact?: No, the volumes of cab and ephah varied by time and place, so conversions are approximate estimates based on scholarly interpretations.

Key Terminology

Cab (Biblical): An ancient Hebrew dry volume unit used for household measures of grain and other dry goods, approximately 1.2 liters by traditional rabbinic conversion.
Ephah (Biblical): An ancient Hebrew unit of dry volume used in biblical times to measure grain and other dry commodities, commonly estimated at about 22 liters.
Dry Volume Measurement: A method of quantifying the space occupied by dry materials such as grain, flour, or seeds.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of unit is the cab (Biblical)?

A dry volume measure used in ancient Hebrew contexts

A modern liquid measurement unit

A unit for measuring length

An ephah (Biblical) is primarily used to measure what?

Dry commodities like grain

Boat capacities

Weights of metals

Why should conversions between cab and ephah be considered approximate?

Because exact volumes varied historically and regionally

Because the units are defined by fixed liters

Because conversion formulas are consistently precise

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