What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms volume values measured in the biblical log, an ancient Hebrew dry unit, into US bushels, a standard dry volume unit used in agriculture. It enables the translation of historical and religious quantities into modern terms.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume amount in Log (Biblical)
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Select Log (Biblical) as the source unit
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Choose Bushel (US) as the target unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in Bushels
Key Features
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Converts ancient dry volume units to modern US agricultural units
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Supports biblical and halakhic volume interpretations
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Facilitates comparison between historic and contemporary measures
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Browser-based and easy to use for various applications
Examples
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10 Log (Biblical) equals approximately 0.0867 Bushel (US)
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100 Log (Biblical) equals approximately 0.8671 Bushel (US)
Common Use Cases
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Translating biblical volume references into modern agricultural measurements
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Estimating volumes in archaeological or historic research
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Applying Jewish legal volume requirements in contemporary terms
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Reporting grain and produce quantities in agricultural markets
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the tool for approximate conversions presented in scholarly work
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Verify small volume requirements when applying halakhic standards
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Utilize the converter for comparing ancient measures with bulk agricultural units
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Remember the historical nature of Log units when interpreting results
Limitations
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The biblical Log is an approximate measure with variations in definition
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Bushel (US) is a fixed standard, making exact conversions difficult
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Conversions provide estimates due to differences in measurement precision
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Log volumes are small and mostly relevant for scholarly or ritual contexts
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a Log (Biblical) volume?
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It is an ancient Hebrew unit of dry volume, traditionally defined as the space occupied by six eggs and approximately equal to 0.3 liters.
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What is the US Bushel used for?
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The US Bushel measures dry agricultural commodities like grain and produce and is defined as about 35.2391 liters.
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Why convert Log (Biblical) to Bushel (US)?
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To translate ancient measurements into current agricultural units for research, legal interpretation, and practical commercial applications.
Key Terminology
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Log (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew unit of dry volume, approximately 0.3 liters, used historically for grain, oil, or wine.
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Bushel (US)
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A US customary dry volume unit equal to approximately 35.2391 liters, commonly used in agriculture.
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Conversion rate
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A factor used to change a measurement from one unit to another, such as 1 Log (Biblical) equaling approximately 0.0086709309 Bushel (US).