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The ephah and the bath shall be of one measure, that the bath may contain the tenth part of a homer, and the ephah the tenth part of a homer: the measure of it shall be after the homer.
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A Unified Standard
Commentators explain that this verse establishes a unified system of measurement. The "ephah" (for dry goods like grain) and the "bath" (for liquids like oil) were to be made equal in volume. Both were standardized as one-tenth of a larger measure called a "homer." This ensured fairness and consistency in both commercial transactions and religious offerings, reflecting God's desire for integrity.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The ephah was in use for dry measure, the bath for liquid. The homer seems to have contained about 75 gallons (see Exodus 29:40, note;[Reference Le…
19th Century
Anglican
Shall be of one measure.—The Ephah is first mentioned in Exodus 16:36, and appears to be a word of Egyptian origin; it was used for dry me…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The ephah and the bath shall be of one measure The one held as much of dry things as the other of liquor; which, acc…
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