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Omer

OMER, or Gomor1; a Measure of Capacity among the Hebrews, which we estimate at six Pints very nearly. The Omer is the same as the Assaron, or the tenth Part of the Ephah. See ASSARON.

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  1. עמרHomor. 70. Γόμορ. ↩

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Augustin Calmet, O.S.B., “Omer,” in Calmet's Dictionary of the Holy Bible, Complete and Unabridged, English translation, Mind of the Church, https://mindofthechurch.com/works/calmet-dictionary/o/omer/.

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