Homer (unit)

A homer (Hebrew: חמר‎‎; also kor, Hebrew: כּר‎‎) is a unit of volume used by ancient Hebrews for liquids. 1 homer is equal to 10 baths. 1 homer equals 220 litre or 220dm³.

The homer should not be confused with the omer, which is a much smaller unit of dry measure.

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