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Handbreadth

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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hand´bredth ( טפח , ṭephaḥ , טפח , ṭōphaḥ , 1 Kings 7:26; 2 Chronicles 4:5; Psalm 39:5; Exodus 25:25; Exodus 37:12; Ezekiel 40:5 , Ezekiel 40:43; Ezekiel 43:13 ): A H ebrew linear measure containing 4 fingers, or digits, and equal to about 3 inches. See WEIGHTS AND MEASURES .

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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Handbreadth'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​h/handbreadth.html. 1915.
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