The meaning of “הִין”
Understanding hîyn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably of Egyptian origin hin. - a hin or liquid measure 1) hin 1a) a unit of measure, about 5 quarts (6 l) 1b) a vess...
הִין
probably of Egyptian origin hin. - a hin or liquid measure 1) hin 1a) a unit of measure, about 5 quarts (6 l) 1b) a vessel holding a hin of liquid
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 30:24 | “And of cassia five hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary, and of oil olive an hin:” Word: הִין (hîyn) | |
| Leviticus 23:13 | “And the meat offering thereof shall be two tenth deals of fine flour mingled with oil, an offering made by fire unto the Lord for a sweet savour: and the drink offering thereof shall be of wine, the fourth part of an hin.” Word: הִין (hîyn) | |
| Numbers 15:9 | “Then shall he bring with a bullock a meat offering of three tenth deals of flour mingled with half an hin of oil.” Word: הִין (hîyn) | |
| Ezekiel 46:7 | “And he shall prepare a meat offering, an ephah for a bullock, and an ephah for a ram, and for the lambs according as his hand shall attain unto, and an hin of oil to an ephah.” Word: הִין (hîyn) |