What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms volume measurements from the ancient Hebrew bath unit, used for liquids, to the cor unit, a dry volume measure from biblical times. It supports historical and theological study by linking these ancient units with modern equivalents.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value measured in baths (Biblical).
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Select bath (Biblical) as the input unit and cor (Biblical) as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in cor (Biblical).
Key Features
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Converts from bath (Biblical), an ancient liquid volume unit, to cor (Biblical), a dry volume unit.
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Based on historical and scholarly reconstructions of biblical Hebrew measurements.
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Useful for biblical, archaeological, and historical research.
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Provides clear conversion examples for ease of understanding.
Examples
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5 baths (Biblical) equals 0.5 cor (Biblical).
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10 baths (Biblical) equals 1 cor (Biblical).
Common Use Cases
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Analyzing biblical descriptions of oil, wine, and water quantities in ritual contexts.
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Studying archaeological findings related to ancient Israelite vessels and their capacities.
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Converting biblical liquid measures for scholarly theological or historical research.
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Interpreting grain and commodity volumes in ancient Hebrew texts.
Tips & Best Practices
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Understand the historical context to apply conversions appropriately.
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Use this tool for comparative studies rather than precise modern measurements.
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Verify with multiple sources when applying conversions to theological or archaeological analysis.
Limitations
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Exact measurement equivalents vary due to historical and regional differences.
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Bath measures liquid volume while cor measures dry volume; conversions are approximate.
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Interpretations depend on scholarly estimates which may not universally agree.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does the bath (Biblical) measure?
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The bath (Biblical) is an ancient Hebrew unit of liquid volume mentioned in the Hebrew Bible and related texts.
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What is the cor (Biblical) unit used for?
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The cor (Biblical) is an ancient dry volume unit commonly used for grain, oil, and other commodities in biblical texts.
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Can I use this converter for precise modern volume conversions?
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No, the tool provides approximate conversions based on scholarly estimates and is intended for historical and comparative analysis.
Key Terminology
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Bath (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit used in biblical texts and Near Eastern writings.
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient biblical dry volume unit equal to 10 ephahs, used for measuring grain and commodities.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor 1 bath (Biblical) equals 0.1 cor (Biblical), used to convert between these units.