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