Easton: Log

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Source: Matthew Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary (1897) (Log) · external_aligned

The smallest measure for liquids used by the Hebrews (Lev. 14:10, 12, 15, 21, 24), called in the Vulgate sextarius. It is the Hebrew unit of measure of capacity, and is equal to the contents of six ordinary hen’s eggs=the twelfth part of a him, or nearly a pint.

Witnesses (Deuteronomy 19:15)

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