Bible dictionary for children
Omer
An omer was a dry measure used for food such as grain.
In simple words
What does it mean?
An omer was a dry measure used for food such as grain. Exodus explains it as one tenth of an ephah.
Talk about it
Why is it useful to know a daily portion when sharing food?
An example from the Bible
In the manna account, an omer helps describe a person's daily portion. The measurement connects provision with enough for each person.
Read Exodus 16:36 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
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Related reading: Exodus 16:36
Now an omer is one tenth of an ephah.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
