= Biblical and Talmudic units of measurement
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Biblical and Talmudic units of measurement are ancient systems used by the Hebrews in the Bible and later by Jewish scholars in the Talmudic period. These measurements were applied to various aspects of daily life, including land area, volume, weight, and distance. Here are some key units from these systems: \#\#\# Length: 1. **Cubits (Ammah)**: The standard cubit is approximately 18 inches (about 45.72 centimeters), although there were variations.
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