Fathom
A depth measure used by sailors in Acts 27.
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Aliases/search terms: Fathom, G3712, orguia, ὀργυιά
Strong’s: G3712
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Bible Everyday Life Related Study Links Index
A controlled index of Bible Everyday Life study pages, aliases, Strong’s numbers, calculator links, and related search terms.
Index summary
Depth
Distance
Mile
A Roman mile, used in Jesus’ teaching about going the second mile.
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Aliases/search terms: G3400, Mile, milion, μίλιον
Strong’s: G3400
Stadion / Furlong
A Greek distance measure often rendered furlong/stadium.
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Aliases/search terms: G4712, Stadion / Furlong, stadion, στάδιον
Strong’s: G4712
Dry measure
Cab
A small dry measure mentioned in a famine-price context.
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Aliases/search terms: Cab, H6894, qab, קַב
Strong’s: H6894
Choinix
A Greek dry measure used in Revelation 6:6 in a judgment/famine-price context.
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Aliases/search terms: Choinix, G5518, choinix, χοῖνιξ
Strong’s: G5518
Ephah
A major Hebrew dry measure used for grain and flour.
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Aliases/search terms: Ephah, H374, ʾēphāh, אֵיפָה
Strong’s: H374
Homer
A large dry measure, commonly reckoned as ten ephahs.
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Aliases/search terms: H2563, H3963, Homer, חֹמֶר, ḥōmer
Omer
A dry measure associated with manna; one tenth of an ephah.
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Aliases/search terms: H6016, Omer, ʿōmer, עֹמֶר
Strong’s: H6016
Seah / Measure
A dry measure, often rendered “measure” in English versions.
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Aliases/search terms: G4568, H5429, Seah / Measure, saton, seʾāh, σάτον
Hour
Eleventh Hour
Bible Everyday Life study entry.
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Aliases/search terms: Eleventh Hour, G1734, G5610
Ninth Hour
Bible Everyday Life study entry.
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Aliases/search terms: G1766, G5610, Ninth Hour
Sixth Hour
Bible Everyday Life study entry.
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Aliases/search terms: G1623, G5610, Sixth Hour
Third Hour
Bible Everyday Life study entry.
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Aliases/search terms: G5154, G5610, Third Hour
Length
Cubit
A standard length from elbow to fingertip, used heavily in construction and dimensions.
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Aliases/search terms: Cubit, G4083, H520, pēchys, ʾammāh, πῆχυς
Handbreadth
A small body-based length measure.
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Aliases/search terms: H2947, H2948, Handbreadth, טֹפַח, ṭōphaḥ
Long Cubit
A longer cubit, especially important in Ezekiel’s temple vision.
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Aliases/search terms: H520, H520/H2947, Long Cubit, ʾammāh wāṭōphaḥ, אַמָּה וָטֹפַח
Strong’s: H520, H520/H2947
Measuring Reed
A measuring reed/rod used in temple and prophetic measurement scenes.
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Aliases/search terms: G2563, H7070, Measuring Reed, kalamos, qāneh, κάλαμος
Span
The span of the hand, often treated as half a cubit.
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Aliases/search terms: H2239, Span, zeret, זֶרֶת
Strong’s: H2239
Liquid measure
Bath
A larger liquid measure used for oil, water, and temple/royal contexts.
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Aliases/search terms: Bath, H1324, bath, בַּת
Strong’s: H1324
Hin
A liquid measure used especially for oil and wine in offerings.
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Aliases/search terms: H1969, Hin, hîn, הִין
Strong’s: H1969
Log
A small liquid measure used in ritual contexts.
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Aliases/search terms: H3849, Log, log, לֹג
Strong’s: H3849
Metretēs / Firkin
A large liquid measure used of the water jars in John 2.
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Aliases/search terms: G3355, G5201, Metretēs / Firkin, metrētēs, μετρητής
Money
Denarius
A Roman silver coin frequently used in NT economic and parable contexts.
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Aliases/search terms: Denarius, G1220, dēnarion, δηνάριον
Strong’s: G1220
Drachma
A Greek silver coin, important in Luke 15 and related monetary contexts.
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Aliases/search terms: Drachma, G1406, drachmē, δραχμή
Strong’s: G1406
Lepton / Mite
A very small coin, known from the widow’s offering.
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Aliases/search terms: G3016, Lepton / Mite, lepton, λεπτόν
Strong’s: G3016
Stater
A coin in Matthew 17:27, commonly associated with the four-drachma coin sufficient for two temple-tax payments.
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Aliases/search terms: G4715, Stater, statēr, στατήρ
Strong’s: G4715
Other
Acacia Wood
Wood used for tabernacle furnishings.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Acacia Wood, H7848
Strong’s: H7848
Aloes
Fragrant burial/perfume substance.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Aloes, G250
Strong’s: G250
Altar
Place of sacrifice, offering, incense, or worship.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Altar, G2379, H4196
Anchor
Maritime object used in Acts and metaphorically in Hebrews.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Anchor, G45
Strong’s: G45
Ark of the Covenant
Sacred covenant chest of the tabernacle/temple.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Ark of the Covenant, G2787, H727
Arrows
Projectiles for bow; frequent metaphor.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Arrows, H2671
Strong’s: H2671
Balm
Healing/resin substance used literally and rhetorically.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Balm, H6875
Strong’s: H6875
Bandages
Wound-binding object in the Good Samaritan account.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Bandages, G2611
Strong’s: G2611
Basin
Vessel used for washing.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Basin, G3537
Strong’s: G3537
Belt / Girdle
Garment fastening; can symbolise readiness or truth.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Belt / Girdle, G4024
Strong’s: G4024
Boat
Sea/lake transport in Gospel and Acts narratives.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Boat, G4143, G4627
Bow
Projectile weapon.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Bow, H7198
Strong’s: H7198
Bread
Staple food and major theological symbol.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Bread, G740, H3899
Breastpiece
High priestly garment piece bearing tribal stones.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Breastpiece, H2833
Strong’s: H2833
Breastplate
Torso armour; priestly and military/spiritual usage.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Breastplate, G2382, H2833
Brick
Building material; notable in Babel and Egypt contexts.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Brick, H3843
Strong’s: H3843
Bronze
Metal used in altar, temple, armour, and judgment imagery.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Bronze, H5178
Strong’s: H5178
Camel
Pack/riding animal in patriarchal and trade contexts.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Camel, G2574
Strong’s: G2574
Cart
Transport vehicle.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Cart, H5699
Strong’s: H5699
Cedar
Valuable timber used in temple/palace settings.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Cedar, H730
Strong’s: H730
Censer
Vessel for burning incense.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Censer, G3031, H4289
Chariot
Vehicle of war or royal travel.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Chariot, G716
Strong’s: G716
Cloak
Outer garment; could also function as bedding or pledge.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Cloak, G5341
Strong’s: G5341
Cup
Drinking vessel; also a metaphor for destiny, suffering, blessing, or wrath.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Cup, G4221
Strong’s: G4221
Cymbals
Percussion instruments used in temple praise.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Cymbals, H4700, H6767
Donkey
Common riding/transport animal.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Donkey, G3688, G4454, G5268, H860
Ephod
Priestly garment/object associated with high priestly service.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Ephod, H646
Strong’s: H646
Figs
Fruit used in narrative, prophecy, and symbolic teaching.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Figs, G4808
Strong’s: G4808
Fish
Food and fishing/lake setting in Gospel narratives.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Fish, G3795
Strong’s: G3795
Flute / Pipe
Wind instrument used in celebration or mourning.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Flute / Pipe, G834
Strong’s: G834
Frankincense
Fragrant resin used in worship and gifts.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Frankincense, G3030, H3828
Gall
Bitter substance in passion texts.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G5521, Gall
Strong’s: G5521
Gate of the sheepfold
Access point to the fold; used by Jesus in John 10.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G2374, Gate of the sheepfold
Strong’s: G2374
Goad
Pointed implement for driving oxen; appears in wisdom/proverbial imagery.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: Goad, H4451
Strong’s: H4451
Grain
Agricultural staple connected with harvest, offering, and famine.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G4621, G4719, Grain, H7668
Harp
Stringed instrument used in worship and celebration.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: H3658, Harp
Strong’s: H3658
Helmet
Head armour.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G4030, H3553, Helmet
Hired shepherd
Paid worker contrasted with the good shepherd.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G3411, Hired shepherd
Strong’s: G3411
Honey
Sweet food; often symbol of abundance.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: H1706, Honey
Strong’s: H1706
Horse
Animal often connected with warfare, royalty, and strength.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G2462, H5483, Horse
Hyssop
Plant/object used in purification and passion narratives.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G5301, H231, Hyssop
Incense
Fragrant offering associated with worship and prayer.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G2368, H3828, H5561, Incense
Ink
Writing material.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G3188, Ink
Strong’s: G3188
Iron
Metal used for tools, weapons, and strength imagery.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: H1270, Iron
Strong’s: H1270
Jar
Container for water, oil, grain, or valuables.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G5201, Jar
Strong’s: G5201
Javelin
Thrown spear-like weapon.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: H2595, Javelin
Strong’s: H2595
Kneading Bowl
Domestic bowl connected with bread preparation.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: H4863, Kneading Bowl
Strong’s: H4863
Lamp
Oil-fed light source used domestically and symbolically.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G3088, Lamp
Strong’s: G3088
Lampstand
Sacred light fixture in tabernacle/temple and Revelation imagery.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G3087, H4501, Lampstand
Laver / Basin
Washing basin for priestly cleansing.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: H3595, Laver / Basin
Strong’s: H3595
Lentils
Common food; notable in Esau/Jacob narrative.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: H5742, Lentils
Strong’s: H5742
Letter
Written communication.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G1125, G1992, Letter
Linen
Textile used in priestly garments, burial, and righteousness imagery.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G1039, H8336, Linen
Lyre
Stringed instrument often associated with praise.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: H3658, H5035, Lyre
Millstone
Grinding stone for grain; also appears in severe judgment imagery.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G3458, G3684, Millstone
Mortar
Binding material used with brick/stone.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: H2563, H2564, H8602, Mortar
Myrrh
Fragrant resin used for perfume, gifts, and burial.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G4666, Myrrh
Strong’s: G4666
Oil
Used for food, light, anointing, healing, and offerings.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G1637, H8081, Oil
Oven
Baking/cooking fixture.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G2823, Oven
Strong’s: G2823
Pasture
Grazing place for flocks; common in shepherd imagery.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G3542, Pasture
Strong’s: G3542
Plough
Tool used to break up soil for sowing.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G723, Plough
Strong’s: G723
Plumb Line
Builder’s measuring tool used in judgment imagery.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: H594, Plumb Line
Strong’s: H594
Pot
Cooking vessel.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: H5518, Pot
Strong’s: H5518
Pruning Hook
Vineyard/agricultural tool used in prophetic peace-war imagery.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: H4211, Pruning Hook
Strong’s: H4211
Purple Cloth
Costly dyed cloth associated with royalty, wealth, and mockery of Jesus.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G4209, G4211, Purple Cloth
Rod
Shepherding implement and symbol of discipline, rule, or protection.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: H7626, Rod
Strong’s: H7626
Sackcloth
Rough cloth associated with mourning and repentance.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G4526, H8242, Sackcloth
Salt
Seasoning, preservation, covenant, and discipleship metaphor.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G217, H4417, Salt
Sandals
Footwear associated with travel, humility, and holy ground scenes.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G4547, H5275, Sandals
Scroll
Written document/book roll.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G975, H4039, H5612, Scroll
Seal
Object/impression used for authentication, ownership, security, or symbolic closure.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G2696, G4973, H2368, Seal
Sheepfold
Enclosure for sheep, important in John 10 imagery.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G833, Sheepfold
Strong’s: G833
Shield
Defensive armour; common metaphor for God’s protection or faith.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G2375, H4043, Shield
Shofar / Ram’s horn
Horn used for alarm, worship, warfare, and festival signalling.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: H3104, H7782, Shofar / Ram’s horn
Sickle
Harvesting blade used for cutting grain.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G1407, H2770, H4038, Sickle
Signet Ring
Authority ring used for sealing documents.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: H2368, H2856, H2885, Signet Ring
Sling
Simple projectile weapon/tool used by shepherds and soldiers.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: H7050, Sling
Strong’s: H7050
Spear
Long thrusting weapon.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G3057, H2595, Spear
Spikenard / Nard
Costly perfume associated with anointing Jesus.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G3487, Spikenard / Nard
Strong’s: G3487
Staff
Walking/shepherding support, often paired with rod imagery.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: H4294, H4938, H7626, Staff
Stone
Building material and symbol across law, temple, judgment, and Christ imagery.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G3037, H68, Stone
Stylus
Writing implement.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: H5842, Stylus
Strong’s: H5842
Sword
Bladed weapon; also used symbolically for judgment, violence, or the word of God.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G3162, H2719, Sword
Tablet
Writing surface for law, prophecy, or record.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G4093, H3871, Tablet
Tambourine / Timbrel
Percussion instrument associated with celebration.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: H8596, Tambourine / Timbrel
Strong’s: H8596
Threshing Sledge
Heavy implement used to separate grain from husks.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: H2742, Threshing Sledge
Strong’s: H2742
Towel
Cloth used by Jesus in John 13.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G3012, Towel
Strong’s: G3012
Trumpet
Metal or horn instrument used for assembly, alarm, worship, and eschatological imagery.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G4537, Trumpet
Strong’s: G4537
Tunic
Basic garment worn close to the body.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G5509, H3801, Tunic
Veil
Face/head covering used in modesty, marriage, temple, or symbolic contexts.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G2571, G2665, H6532, H6809, Veil
Vinegar / Sour wine
Sour drink in passion narratives.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G3690, Vinegar / Sour wine
Strong’s: G3690
Wine
Common drink with ritual, celebratory, moral, and symbolic uses.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G3631, Wine
Strong’s: G3631
Winepress
Pressing installation for grapes; also a judgment image.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G3025, H1660, Winepress
Winnowing Fork
Tool used to toss threshed grain so chaff separates from wheat.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G4425, Winnowing Fork
Strong’s: G4425
Yoke
Wooden implement joining animals for labour; also a metaphor for rule, burden, or discipleship.
Entry
Aliases/search terms: G2218, H5923, Yoke
Watch
Fourth Watch
Bible Everyday Life study entry.
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Aliases/search terms: Fourth Watch, G5067, G5438
Middle Watch
Bible Everyday Life study entry.
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Aliases/search terms: H8104, H821, H8484, Middle Watch
Morning Watch
Bible Everyday Life study entry.
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Aliases/search terms: H1242, H821, Morning Watch
Watch/time marker
Cockcrow / Rooster-crowing
Bible Everyday Life study entry.
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Aliases/search terms: Cockcrow / Rooster-crowing, G219, G220
Weight
Beka
A half-shekel weight used in sanctuary/ransom contexts.
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Aliases/search terms: Beka, H1235, beqaʿ, בֶּקַע
Strong’s: H1235
Gerah
A small Hebrew weight, commonly treated as one twentieth of a shekel.
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Aliases/search terms: Gerah, H1626, gērāh, גֵּרָה
Strong’s: H1626
Mina / Maneh
A larger weight or money unit, with values varying by period and standard.
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Aliases/search terms: G3414, H4488, Mina / Maneh, mna, māneh, μνᾶ
Pim
An obscure weight connected with sharpening charges in 1 Samuel 13:21.
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Aliases/search terms: H6310, H6477, Pim, pîm, פִּים
Shekel
A standard Hebrew weight, often used for silver or gold reckoning before later coinage.
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Aliases/search terms: H8255, Shekel, sheqel, שֶׁקֶל
Strong’s: H8255
Talent
A very large weight or monetary reckoning unit.
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Aliases/search terms: G5006, G5007, H3603, Talent, kikkār, talanton