Cubit
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.
Often appears as...
- a cubit long
- measure in cubits
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.
Often appears as...
- a cubit long
- measure in cubits
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Pro Tip 1/3Historical Measure
A cubit is not used in modern measurements; it's historical and mostly found in ancient texts.
The dimensions of the ancient structures were often recorded in cubits.
Pro Tip 2/3Varied Length
The exact length of a cubit could vary because it was based on the measurer's arm.
In ancient Egypt, a cubit was different than a Hebrew cubit.
Pro Tip 3/3Biblical Reference
Cubit is often mentioned in the Bible, so it's useful to know for religious or historical studies.
Goliath was said to be six cubits and a span tall.
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Quote examples
Laurence Sterne
Irish Novelist
Alas! if the principles of contentment are not within us, the height of station and worldly grandeur will as soon add a cubit to a man's stature as to his happiness.
Quote examples
Laurence Sterne
Irish Novelist
Alas! if the principles of contentment are not within us, the height of station and worldly grandeur will as soon add a cubit to a man's stature as to his happiness.
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