omer Synonyms
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omer Meaning
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omer (n.)
A Hebrew measure, the tenth of an ephah. See Ephah.
omer Sentence Examples
- The Book of Leviticus prescribes an omer, a unit of dry measure, as the specified amount of grain for the daily meal offering in the Temple.
- The priest measured out the omer of flour and mixed it with oil and frankincense before offering it to God on the altar.
- In the desert, the Israelites were instructed to gather an omer of manna each morning for their daily sustenance.
- The Temple priests used an omer of pure gold to measure out the required amount of the incense offering.
- A standard omer was approximately 2.2 liters in volume, equivalent to about 13 cups.
- The Tabernacle, the portable sanctuary used by the Israelites in the wilderness, had a golden table upon which an omer of showbread was placed every Sabbath.
- During the Passover feast, each Israelite household was required to sacrifice an omer lamb for the ritual meal.
- The Midrash mentions that the Israelites in the desert received an omer of manna on the sixth day of the week, which was double the usual amount.
- In Jewish tradition, the omer is also used to denote the period of 49 days between Passover and the festival of Shavuot.
- The daily counting of the omer during this period serves as a spiritual preparation for receiving the Torah on Mount Sinai.
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A Hebrew measure, the tenth of an ephah. See Ephah.
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The Book of Leviticus prescribes an omer, a unit of dry measure, as the specified amount of grain for the daily meal offering in the Temple.
The priest measured out the omer of flour and mixed it with oil and frankincense before offering it to God on the altar.
In the desert, the Israelites were instructed to gather an omer of manna each morning for their daily sustenance.
The Temple priests used an omer of pure gold to measure out the required amount of the incense offering.
