What Is This Tool?
This online converter helps you transform volumes measured in cor, a biblical dry unit, into ephah, another ancient dry volume unit. It is especially useful for interpreting scriptural grain quantities, archaeological studies, and historical agricultural assessments.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the quantity measured in cor (Biblical) you want to convert.
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Select cor (Biblical) as the source unit and ephah (Biblical) as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in ephah (Biblical).
Key Features
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Converts biblical dry volume units from cor to ephah accurately based on their defined relationship.
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Supports research in biblical exegesis, archaeology, and historical agriculture.
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Provides quick and easy input and conversion interface accessible via any web browser.
Examples
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1 cor converts to 10 ephah
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3 cor converts to 30 ephah
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting biblical passages specifying grain volume quantities for translation or exegesis.
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Estimating capacities of archaeological granaries and storage vessels in ephah units.
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Modeling historical agricultural production and taxation data from ancient documents.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always consider the contextual historical period, as exact volumes can vary by source.
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Use the fixed ratio of 1 cor = 10 ephah for conversion to maintain consistency.
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Apply converted volumes to support archaeological or theological analysis carefully, acknowledging possible variation.
Limitations
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Volume values for cor and ephah differ depending on historical authority and era.
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Modern estimates in liters or bushels are approximate and not universally precise.
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The conversion assumes a fixed ratio which may not reflect all ancient measurement variations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the conversion rate from cor to ephah?
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1 cor (Biblical) is equal to 10 ephah (Biblical) according to the defined conversion.
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Can this tool convert cor to modern volume units like liters?
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This tool focuses on direct conversion from cor to ephah. Modern volume estimates are approximate and vary by source.
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Why do the volumes of cor and ephah vary?
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The exact volume sizes changed over time and location, so scholars estimate their modern equivalents differently.
Key Terminology
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient biblical dry volume unit used in Israel, equal to ten ephahs, for measuring large quantities of grain.
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Ephah (Biblical)
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A biblical dry volume unit used in ancient Hebrew scripture to measure grain and other dry materials, approximately one-tenth of a cor.