What does omer mean?
Omer means (historical units of measure) A former small Hebrew unit of dry volume equal to about 2.3 L or 2.1 quarts..
Omer
/ˈəʊmə/ · noun
Meaning
(historical units of measure) A former small Hebrew unit of dry volume equal to about 2.3 L or 2.1 quarts..
Definitions by Sense
- (historical units of measure) A former small Hebrew unit of dry volume equal to about 2.3 L or 2.1 quarts.
- A vessel of one omer.
- (Judaism) The sheaf of barley offered on the second day of Passover.
- (Judaism) The counting of the omer, that is, the period of 49 days between Passover and Shavuot.
Example Sentences
And it came to pass, that on the sixth day they gathered twice as much bread, two omers for one man: and all the rulers of the congregation came and told Moses.
...that Omer which was every mans daily portion of Manna, is computed to have bin more then might have well suffic'd the heartiest feeder thrice as many meals.
Synonyms for omer
Antonyms for omer
Related Words
Word Forms
- omers
- gomer
- Omer
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for omer?
Common synonyms include issaron.
What is the opposite of omer?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use omer in a sentence?
And it came to pass, that on the sixth day they gathered twice as much bread, two omers for one man: and all the rulers of the congregation came and told Moses.
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