Bible dictionary for children
Hin
A hin was an ancient liquid measure.
In simple words
What does it mean?
A hin was an ancient liquid measure. It could be used when measuring oil or wine in instructions for offerings.
Talk about it
How is half a container different from a whole container?
An example from the Bible
Exodus 29 describes an amount of oil measured as part of a hin. Fractions tell readers how the amount relates to the larger unit.
Read Exodus 29:40 ↗A little more to explore
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Related reading: Exodus 29:40
and with the one lamb a tenth part of an ephah of fine flour mixed with the fourth part of a hin of beaten oil, and the fourth part of a hin of wine for a drink offering.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
