Bible Dictionary
Homer
A homer was a large Hebrew dry measure equal to ten ephahs. Traditional estimates place it at roughly eight to eleven bushels, though the exact modern equivalent is uncertain.
Definition
A homer, also called a cor, was the largest Hebrew dry measure mentioned in the supplied material. It equaled ten ephahs. Estimates given for its modern capacity range from about eight to eleven bushels.
Biblical Usage
The homer is mentioned as a grain or dry measure in the laws and historical accounts of the Old Testament. Half a homer is mentioned in Hosea.
Historical Background
The exact modern equivalent is uncertain in the supplied material, which gives both approximately eight bushels and approximately eleven bushels.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Heap, the largest of dry measures, containing about 8 bushels or 1 quarter English = 10 ephahs (Lev. 27:16; Num. 11:32) = a COR. (See OMER.) “Half a homer,” a grain measure mentioned only in Hos. 3:2.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
[Weights And Measures AND Measures]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ho'-mer (chomer): A dry measure containing about 11 bushels. It was equal to 10 ephas.</p><p>See WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.</p>