Convert homer (Biblical) to hin (Biblical)
Please provide values below to convert homer (Biblical) [homer] to hin (Biblical) [hin], or Convert hin (Biblical) to homer (Biblical).
How to Convert Homer (Biblical) to Hin (Biblical)
1 homer = 59.9999994545455 hin
Example: convert 15 homer to hin:
15 homer = 15 × 59.9999994545455 hin = 899.999991818182 hin
Homer (Biblical) to Hin (Biblical) Conversion Table
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Homer (Biblical)
The homer is an ancient biblical unit of volume used to measure dry commodities, approximately equivalent to 6 bushels or about 220 liters.
History/Origin
The homer originates from biblical times and was used in ancient Israel for measuring grain and other dry goods. It is mentioned in the Old Testament and reflects the measurement practices of that era.
Current Use
The homer is largely obsolete today and is primarily of historical and biblical interest. It is occasionally referenced in scholarly studies of ancient measurements but is not used in modern measurement systems.
Hin (Biblical)
A hin is a biblical unit of volume used to measure liquids, approximately equivalent to 4.55 liters or 1.2 gallons.
History/Origin
The hin originates from ancient Hebrew measurements and is frequently mentioned in biblical texts, particularly in the context of sacrificial offerings and ritual purification, dating back to the early centuries of the first millennium BCE.
Current Use
Today, the hin is primarily of historical and biblical interest, with limited practical use outside of scholarly studies, biblical references, and historical reconstructions of ancient measurements.