omer

Definition

A former small Hebrew unit of dry volume equal to about 2.3 L or 2.1 quarts.

Etymology

From Biblical Hebrew עומר / עֹמֶר ('ómer, “sheaf”).

Example Sentences

• "...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."
• "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."