ephah

American  

[ee-fuh, ef-ah] / ˈi fə, ˈɛf ɑ /

Or epha

noun

1. a Hebrew unit of dry measure, equal to about a bushel (35 liters).

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ephah British  

/ ˈiːfə /

noun

1. a Hebrew unit of dry measure equal to approximately one bushel or about 33 litres

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Etymology

Origin of ephah

1350–1400; Middle English < Hebrew ēphāh

Example Sentences

He said, "This is the ephah basket that is appearing."

From The World English Bible (WEB): Zechariah by Anonymous

So she gleaned in the field until even, and beat out that she had gleaned: and it was about an ephah of barley.—Ruth ii. 1-17,

From The Doré Gallery of Bible Illustrations, Volume 3 by Doré, Gustave

And, behold, there was lifted up a talent of lead, and this is a woman that sitteth in the midst of the ephah.

From The Christian Creed; or, What it is Blasphemy to Deny by Besant, Annie

And, behold, a round piece of lead was lifted up, and this is a woman sitting in the midst of the ephah.

From Studies in Zechariah by Gaebelein, Arno C.

This same Obed is the father of Jesse, who is the father of David. 146-1 Naomi means pleasant, while Mara means bitter. 148-2 The ephah was equal to about two pecks and five quarts.

From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 6 by Sylvester, Charles Herbert