What is the ephah (Biblical) used for?

The ephah is an ancient Hebrew dry volume unit used primarily for measuring grain and dry commodities in biblical times, often appearing in tithes, offerings, and harvest descriptions.

How does the log (Biblical) relate to other units?

The log is a smaller ancient Hebrew volume unit traditionally defined as the volume of six eggs and used for measuring small quantities of grain, oil, or wine.

Can I use this converter for modern measurements?

This converter is designed for historical and religious contexts, not everyday modern measurements, since ephah and log are not standard SI units and their sizes varied historically.

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

Learn how to convert ancient Hebrew dry volume units from ephah (Biblical) to log (Biblical) for biblical studies, archaeology, and religious practice using our easy online converter.

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter helps translate volumes measured in ephah, an ancient Hebrew dry volume unit, into log, a smaller biblical volume measure. It supports biblical scholarship, archaeological interpretation, and religious law applications by converting these historical dry volume units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value you have in ephah (Biblical).
Select ephah (Biblical) as the input unit and log (Biblical) as the output unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in log (Biblical).
Review example conversions for clarity and validation.
Use the results for scholarly research, archaeological analysis, or religious measurements.

Key Features

Converts between ephah (Biblical) and log (Biblical) units for dry volumes.
Based on traditional biblical and rabbinic volume measures verified by modern scholarship.
Includes usage insights for biblical, archaeological, and religious contexts.
Provides clear conversion formula and example calculations.
Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required.

Examples

Convert 2 ephah (Biblical) to log: 2 × 72 = 144 log (Biblical).
Convert 0.5 ephah (Biblical) to log: 0.5 × 72 = 36 log (Biblical).

Common Use Cases

Interpreting quantities in biblical texts related to tithes and offerings.
Analyzing archaeological volumes for grain storage vessels or silos.
Converting ancient dry volume measures into smaller units for detailed study.
Translating and comparing historical economic data with modern volumetric units.
Applying halakhic rules requiring specific minimum volumes in tradition.

Tips & Best Practices

Understand that exact historical sizes may vary, so treat results as approximate.
Use conversions within the context of biblical scholarship or religious requirements.
Combine this tool with additional historical research for accurate interpretations.
Verify conversions with multiple sources when applying to academic or halakhic work.
Use the provided examples as templates for your own calculations.

Limitations

Historical sizes of ephah and log varied by time and location, so conversions aren’t exact.
Neither ephah nor log are part of the modern SI system, limiting precision.
The units are mainly useful for scholarly, religious, or archaeological contexts, not everyday measurement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ephah (Biblical) used for?: The ephah is an ancient Hebrew dry volume unit used primarily for measuring grain and dry commodities in biblical times, often appearing in tithes, offerings, and harvest descriptions.
How does the log (Biblical) relate to other units?: The log is a smaller ancient Hebrew volume unit traditionally defined as the volume of six eggs and used for measuring small quantities of grain, oil, or wine.
Can I use this converter for modern measurements?: This converter is designed for historical and religious contexts, not everyday modern measurements, since ephah and log are not standard SI units and their sizes varied historically.

Key Terminology

Ephah (Biblical): An ancient Hebrew dry volume unit used in the Bible for measuring grain and other dry commodities, approximately 22 liters in size.
Log (Biblical): A small biblical volume unit, traditionally the volume of six eggs, about 0.3 liters, used for measuring dry and liquid substances.

Quick Knowledge Check

What ancient unit does the ephah (Biblical) measure?

Dry volume

Liquid volume

Weight

How many log (Biblical) equal one ephah (Biblical)?

What is the typical modern estimate for the size of one log (Biblical)?

~0.3 liters

~3 liters

~30 liters

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