What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms volume measurements from the ancient biblical unit homer to the smaller biblical unit log, both used historically for dry commodities such as grain. It supports scholarly, archaeological, and religious analyses by translating biblical volume measures into smaller, more detailed units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in homer (Biblical) to convert
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Select the target unit as log (Biblical)
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Click the convert button to view the result
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Use the conversion outputs to interpret or analyze ancient volume measures
Key Features
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Converts ancient Hebrew dry volume units between homer and log
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Based on biblical definitions and traditional uses
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Supports historical, religious, and archaeological research
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Easy-to-use browser interface
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Provides quick conversions for detailed volume analysis
Examples
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1 Homer (Biblical) equals 720 Log (Biblical)
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2 Homers (Biblical) equals 1440 Log (Biblical)
Common Use Cases
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Translating large ancient volume measurements of grain into smaller units for scholarly study
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Estimating amounts of grain, oil, or dry goods in biblical and archaeological contexts
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Applying biblical and rabbinic volume measurements in theological or ritual analyses
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Converting biblical measures to modern metric volumes for research and education
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify the historical context to understand volume approximations
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Use conversions as approximate guides due to variations in ancient unit definitions
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Combine unit conversions with biblical or archaeological research for accurate interpretation
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Refer to recognized scholarly sources when applying measurements for religious or ritual purposes
Limitations
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The homer varies by source and is approximated around 220 liters
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The log unit is traditional, non-SI, and based on historical volume estimates
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Conversions are approximate and should be applied with contextual caution
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Not intended for precise modern scientific measurement
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a homer (Biblical)?
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A homer is an ancient biblical dry volume unit used in Israel, roughly equal to 10 ephahs or 30 seahs, and approximately 220 liters.
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What does the log (Biblical) measure?
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The log is an ancient Hebrew unit measuring small volumes of dry or liquid goods, about the volume of six eggs, approximately 0.3 liters.
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Why convert homer to log?
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Converting homer to log helps interpret large biblical volume measurements into smaller, detailed quantities useful for scholarship, archaeology, and ritual analyses.
Key Terminology
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Homer (Biblical)
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An ancient biblical dry volume unit used for grain, roughly equal to 10 ephahs or 30 seahs, about 220 liters.
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Log (Biblical)
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A small ancient Hebrew unit of dry or liquid volume, approximately the volume of six eggs or 0.3 liters.
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Ephah
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A biblical unit of dry volume, used as a subunit making up part of a homer.