Measurement and Distance Units in the Bible

*Due to the passage of time and regional differences, the conversion values in this table are approximate. They are provided for reference only, to help with a better understanding of the Bible.

The Four Gospels

The word Gospel refers to documents, letters, and books that primarily recount the life and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In the Christian tradition, it generally refers to the content of the New Testament. More specifically, it refers to the four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. When Jesus came to earth, He not only accomplished […]

Jesus in Deuteronomy

In Deuteronomy 21:23, God commanded that a criminal’s “body must not remain hanging on the pole overnight. Be sure to bury it that same day, because anyone who is hung on a pole is under God’s curse. You must not defile the land the Lord your God is giving you as an inheritance.” And Galatians […]

Millstones

Jewish law held a deep respect for human dignity and life, and it was closely connected to the daily lives of the Israelites. The law also provided safeguards for the vulnerable and poor in Jewish society. For example, Deuteronomy 24:6 states: “Do not take a pair of millstones—even the upper one—as security for a loan, […]

Bashan and King Og of Bashan

Bashan is modern-day Golan Heights. It stretches from the Sea of Galilee in the west to Mount Hauran in the east, and from the Yarmuk River in the south to Mount Hermon in the north. The area includes Havvoth Jair south of the Yarmuk River, as well as Ramoth Gilead and Edrei. North of the […]

Samaria, Part I

Samaria was the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel. “Omri…bought the hill of Samaria from Shemer for two talents of silver and built a city on the hill, calling it Samaria, after Shemer, the owner of the hill” (1 Kings 16:24). The city was strategically built on the Samaria hill, overlooking the Jezreel Valley […]

Apostle Paul

Paul, originally named Saul, was one of the most influential missionaries in the early church. “Saul” was a name commonly used by Hebrews, while “Paul” was a common Roman name. He later began to use the name Paul to make it easier to preach in Roman territories. Because he pioneered the spread of the gospel […]

The Holy Anointing Oil

[Exodus 30:22-32] The Lord said to Moses, “Take the finest spices: of liquid myrrh 500 shekels, and of fragrant cinnamon half that amount, that is, 250, and of fragrant cane 250, and of cassia 500, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, and of olive oil a hin. You shall make of these a sacred […]

Baal and Asherah

In the Canaanite religion, Baal was the god of rain and crops. The annual rainy season was seen as Baal’s victory over the great waters and the sea, bringing rain. The dry season was believed to be a time when Baal was killed by Mot, the god of death and drought. When Baal’s consort, Asherah […]

Clean and Unclean Foods

According to the Hebrew Bible, before the Noahic flood, animals were already divided into clean and unclean categories. Unclean animals were not to be used for sacrifices. Detailed instructions about which animals were clean and acceptable for food are found in Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14. God designated only a few types of animals as […]