What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms dry volume measurements from the ancient omer (Biblical) unit to the US bushel (bushel US) unit. It aids in translating historical grain quantities into contemporary agricultural standards.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the amount in omer (Biblical) units into the input field
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Select omer (Biblical) as the source unit and bushel (US) as the target unit
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Click convert to see the equivalent volume in bushels (US)
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Use the result for comparisons, analysis, or agricultural planning
Key Features
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Converts the dry volume unit omer (Biblical) to bushel (US)
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Browser-based and easy-to-use interface
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Supports comparative study between ancient and modern volume units
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Useful for biblical scholarship, archaeology, and agriculture
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Provides quick and accurate unit conversion results
Examples
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5 omers convert to 0.3121535105 bushels (US)
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10 omers convert to 0.624307021 bushels (US)
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting biblical grain measurements into modern metric volumes
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Converting ancient dry volumes for archaeological and historical research
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Assessing grain quantities using contemporary US agricultural units
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Relating biblical dry volume units to current agronomy and market standards
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure correct selection of source and target units before converting
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Use this conversion to complement biblical and archaeological studies
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Double-check entered values for accurate conversions
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Remember the omer volume can slightly vary historically, so interpret results with context
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Use the results to compare ancient grain volumes with modern agricultural measures
Limitations
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The omer’s estimated volume ranges from about 2.2 to 2.3 liters, causing minor variance
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The bushel unit applies to the US customary system and differs from other bushel definitions globally
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is an omer in biblical context?
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An omer is an ancient Israelite dry-volume unit defined as one-tenth of an ephah, used in biblical law to measure grain, manna portions, and offerings.
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How much is one US bushel in liters?
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One US bushel equals approximately 35.2391 liters and is used to measure dry agricultural commodities in the US.
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Why convert from omer to bushel?
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Converting omer to bushel allows translation of ancient grain volumes into modern agricultural units for study, comparison, or practical applications.
Key Terminology
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Omer (Biblical)
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An ancient dry volume unit from the Hebrew Bible, roughly one-tenth of an ephah, used to measure grain and offerings.
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Bushel (US) [bu (US)]
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A US customary dry volume unit equivalent to about 35.2391 liters, used for agricultural commodities.
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Dry Volume
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A measure of the volume of dry substances, distinct from liquid volume units.