What Is This Tool?
This tool converts dry volume values measured in Cor (Biblical), an ancient Hebrew unit, into Bushel (US), a modern United States customary volume used primarily for agricultural commodities.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in Cor (Biblical) that you want to convert.
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Select Cor (Biblical) as the input unit and Bushel (US) as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in US Bushels.
Key Features
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Converts Cor (Biblical) units into US Bushels for dry volume measurement.
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Supports applications in biblical translation, archaeology, and agriculture.
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Uses established conversion rates for accurate unit transformation.
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Simple interface for quick volume conversion without complex calculations.
Examples
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Converting 2 Cor (Biblical) results in approximately 12.49 Bushels (US).
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Converting 0.5 Cor (Biblical) yields about 3.12 Bushels (US).
Common Use Cases
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Translating biblical grain quantities into modern volume units for study and interpretation.
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Estimating ancient storage capacities in archaeology and historical reconstructions.
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Analyzing historical agricultural records and taxation from the Near East.
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Comparing ancient dry volume units with contemporary agricultural commodities.
Tips & Best Practices
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Double-check unit selections before conversion to ensure accuracy.
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Use this tool to bridge historical measurements with modern agricultural data.
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Be mindful of the variability in Cor unit volumes due to differing scholarly opinions.
Limitations
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The exact size of the Cor (Biblical) unit may vary depending on scholarly sources, affecting precision.
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Bushel (US) applies specifically to the United States customary system and may not suit international contexts.
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Differences in commodity packing density are not accounted for, as both units measure dry volume generally.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Cor (Biblical) used for?
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The Cor (Biblical) is an ancient dry volume unit used primarily in Israel for measuring grain and other dry goods in biblical and historical contexts.
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How many Bushels (US) are in one Cor (Biblical)?
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One Cor (Biblical) equals approximately 6.243 Bushels (US).
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Can I use this conversion outside of the US?
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The Bushel here refers to the US customary unit, so it may not correspond directly with bushel units used elsewhere internationally.
Key Terminology
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew dry volume unit used to measure large quantities of grain, roughly equal to ten ephahs.
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Bushel (US)
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A unit of dry volume in the United States customary system, used to quantify agricultural commodities, defined as 2,150.42 cubic inches.