Hebrew · H374, G3358 · unreviewed

אֵיפָה וְאֵיפָה

An ephah or measure for grain; hence, a measure in general · measure

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אֵיפָה H374 an ephah or measure for grain; hence, a measure in general
Pronunciation ʾēypāh
A dry measure for grain, expanding figuratively to represent any standard of measurement or divine apportionment.
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μέτρον G3358 measure
Pronunciation métron
Measure as standard or proportion assigned; used figuratively for one's portion, capacity, or degree of responsibility.
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What does אֵיפָה וְאֵיפָה (ephah ve-ephah) mean in the Bible?

אֵיפָה · μέτρον is a Hebrew word meaning "unequal measuring containers used in commerce".

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Meaning

unequal measuring containers used in commerce
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Word Pictures (Robertson)

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