Cubit

A unit of length based on the distance from the elbow to the fingers, about eighteen inches or half a meter.

About Cubit

Linear measure, about 18 inches (46 centimeters), the length of a man’s forearm from the elbow to the tip of his middle finger. See Weights and Measures.

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Form, use in ancient daily life, and how translators render the term.

Key References

Matthew 6:27

Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?

Luke 12:25

Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?

Revelation 21:17

And he measured its wall to be 144 cubits, by the human measure the angel was using.

All Scripture References (4)

Matthew (1)
Matthew 6:27

Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?

Luke (1)
Luke 12:25

Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?

John (1)
John 21:8

The other disciples came ashore in the boat. They dragged in the net full of fish, for they were not far from land, only about a hundred yards.

Revelation (1)
Revelation 21:17

And he measured its wall to be 144 cubits, by the human measure the angel was using.