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Omer

Holman Bible Dictionary

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(oh' muhr) 1. Unit of dry measure equal to one tenth of an ephah or a little more than two quarts (Exodus 16:13-36 ). See Weights and Measurements. 2. First sheaf (omer) of the barley harvest which was elevated as an offering (Leviticus 23:9-15 ). See Sacrifice and Offerings.

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Omer'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​o/omer.html. 1991.
 
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