Cubit

usgb/ˈkjuːbɪt/
noun

An ancient measurement unit, about the length from elbow to the tip of the middle finger.

The ark that Noah built was 300 cubits long.
Visual representation of "cubit" - An ancient measurement unit, about the length from elbow to the tip of the middle finger

Often appears as...

  • a cubit long
  • measure in cubits
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Historical Measure

A cubit is not used in modern measurements; it's historical and mostly found in ancient texts.

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The dimensions of the ancient structures were often recorded in cubits.
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Varied Length

The exact length of a cubit could vary because it was based on the measurer's arm.

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In ancient Egypt, a cubit was different than a Hebrew cubit.
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Biblical Reference

Cubit is often mentioned in the Bible, so it's useful to know for religious or historical studies.

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Goliath was said to be six cubits and a span tall.
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