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Measures & money

Cubit

An ancient length based roughly on the forearm from elbow to fingertip.

Also called · ammah

What it means

The cubit was a human-scale measure, but ordinary and longer cubit standards both existed.

This variation means biblical dimensions should be visualized as approximate rather than exact modern plans.

How it appears in the Bible

The ark, tabernacle furnishings, and Ezekiel’s temple vision are measured in cubits.

Translation note

Common estimates are around 45 centimeters, with longer cubits also attested.