What Is This Tool?
This tool allows you to convert volume measurements from the ancient Biblical unit cor to liters. It is designed to help interpret historical quantities reported in Biblical texts by translating them into modern metric units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in cor (Biblical) you want to convert.
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Select cor (Biblical) as the from unit and liter [L, l] as the to unit.
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Click convert to receive the volume in liters instantly.
Key Features
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Converts the ancient dry volume unit cor (Biblical) to liters accurately based on historical estimates.
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Supports understanding and comparing historical and archaeological data with modern volume standards.
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Provides clear results useful for research in archaeology, Biblical studies, and historical agriculture.
Examples
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3 cor (Biblical) equals 660 liters.
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0.5 cor (Biblical) equals 110 liters.
Common Use Cases
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Translating ancient dry volume measures in Biblical texts to modern metric units.
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Supporting archaeological and historical reconstructions involving storage capacities and agricultural yields.
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Enabling comparative studies of ancient economies using familiar volume measurements.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always ensure the input value is in cor (Biblical) for accurate conversion.
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Use the converted liters for better understanding and presentation of ancient volume data.
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Keep in mind the approximate nature of the cor unit when comparing with modern measures.
Limitations
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The cor (Biblical) is an approximate ancient dry volume, so values can vary slightly.
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It represents dry volume and may not perfectly align with liquid volume measurements in all situations.
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Conversions rely on consensus estimates, so exact equivalence may differ among scholarly sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a cor (Biblical)?
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A cor (also spelled kor) is an ancient Biblical Hebrew unit of dry volume equivalent to 10 ephahs, approximately 220 liters.
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Why convert cor (Biblical) to liters?
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Converting cor to liters helps translate ancient measurements into modern terms for research, archaeology, and comparative studies.
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Is the cor unit precise?
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No, the cor volume is an historical estimate that may vary depending on interpretation and context.
Key Terminology
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient Biblical Hebrew dry volume unit equal to 10 ephahs and approximately 220 liters.
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Liter [L, l]
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A metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter, widely used for measuring liquids and dry substances.