The "royal cubit," used in some ancient cultures, including Egypt, was longer, approximately 20.4 inches (51.8 cm). This variation is significant when interpreting biblical measurements, as it affects the perceived size of structures and objects.Ezekiel's vision of the new Temple in Ezekiel 40-...
The cubit was a basic unit in early Israel and the surrounding Near East countries. It is אטה in Hebrew (pronounced am-mah′), which can be interpreted “the mother of the arm” or the origin, that is, the forearm/cubit. Selected biblical references [4] for the cubit include ...
The cubit on one side and the cubit on the other, of what is left over in the length of the curtains of the tent, shall lap over the sides of the tabernacle on one side and on the other to cover it.Amplified BibleThe cubit on one side and the cubit on the other, of what is ...