ephah

ephah Definition

ephah (ē′fə)

noun

an ancient Hebrew unit of dry measure, estimated at from bushel to a little over one bushel

Etymology: ME ephi < LL(Ec) < Heb efa

ephah Usage Examples

Converse of object

make: By making the ephah small and the shekel great the crooked trader was selling less than he promised for more than he agreed.

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