What Is This Tool?
This converter helps you switch between cor (Biblical) and cab (Biblical), units of dry volume from ancient Hebrew measurement systems. It supports interpreting quantities of grain, oil, and other commodities as found in biblical and archaeological contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value you want to convert in cor (Biblical).
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Select cor (Biblical) as the starting unit and cab (Biblical) as the target unit.
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Start the conversion to get the equivalent volume in cab (Biblical).
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Use the results to interpret or translate biblical quantities accurately.
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Refer to provided examples to validate your conversions.
Key Features
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Converts between cor and cab units used in biblical and ancient Hebrew texts.
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Based on historical and scholarly estimates of dry volume measurements.
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Supports volume interpretation for biblical, archaeological, and theological studies.
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Uses a fixed conversion rate to facilitate computation without needing formulas.
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Illustrates examples to guide understanding and use.
Examples
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2 cor (Biblical) equals 360 cab (Biblical).
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0.5 cor (Biblical) equals 90 cab (Biblical).
Common Use Cases
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Translating biblical passages that cite quantities of grain, oil, or related commodities.
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Conducting archaeological and historical studies on ancient storage and agricultural volumes.
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Supporting theological and legal analysis related to tithes, offerings, and purity laws.
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Comparing ancient Hebrew measurement systems with modern volume units.
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm the unit definitions and historical context before usage to ensure relevance.
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Use this tool as a guideline given variations in exact volume measures historically.
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Cross-reference with biblical and rabbinic literature for comprehensive study.
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Apply conversions carefully in research involving ancient economic and legal systems.
Limitations
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Exact volume values for cor and cab differ based on historical interpretation and sources.
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Regional and temporal variations in unit definitions can affect conversion precision.
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Modern metric equivalents are approximate due to the ancient origins and lack of standardization.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are cor and cab units used for in biblical studies?
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They measure dry volumes such as grain and oil quantities cited in biblical and rabbinic texts, aiding interpretation and translation of ancient measurements.
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How is the conversion between cor and cab calculated?
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The conversion is fixed: 1 cor (Biblical) equals 180 cab (Biblical), facilitating straightforward volume conversion.
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Why might volume values differ between sources?
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Ancient units like cor and cab lack standardized definitions and may vary by region, historical period, and scholarly interpretation.
Key Terminology
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew unit of dry volume equal to 10 ephahs, estimated at about 220 liters, used to measure grain, oil, and other commodities in biblical texts.
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Cab (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew dry volume unit, roughly 1.0–1.3 liters, used in biblical and rabbinic contexts to specify quantities of offerings and commodities.
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Conversion rate
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The fixed value relating two units; here, 1 cor equals 180 cab, used to convert values between these ancient measures.