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Log

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

(לֹג, log, prob. a deep cavity, basin; Sept. κοτύλη, Vulg. sextarius), the smallest liquid measure (e.g. of oil) among the Hebrews (Leviticus 14:10; Leviticus 14:12; Leviticus 14:15; Leviticus 14:21; Leviticus 14:24), containing, according to the rabbins (see Carpzov. Apparat. p. 685), the twelfth part of a "HIN," or six eggs, i.e., nearly a pint. (See MEASURE).

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Log'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​l/log.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.