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Acre-Foot [ac·ft]


The acre-foot is a unit of volume commonly used in the United States to measure large quantities of water, especially in agriculture and water resource management.


One acre-foot equals the volume of water that would cover one acre of land to a depth of one foot.



  • 1 acre-foot = 43,560 cubic feet1,233.5 cubic meters325,851 gallons



Summary:



  • Used mainly for measuring water in reservoirs, irrigation, and lakes



  • Represents a large volume suitable for water management



  • Equal to the volume covering one acre to a depth of one foot




Cab (Biblical)


In the Bible, a cab is an ancient Hebrew unit of dry measurement, primarily used for grains and other dry commodities. It is mentioned specifically in 2 Kings 6:25 during the account of the severe famine in Samaria, where “the fourth part of a cab of dove’s dung” was sold for a high price, illustrating the desperation and scarcity of the time. A cab is estimated to be approximately 1.2 liters (or about 1.1 quarts), though exact conversions vary due to historical uncertainties. The term is not commonly found outside of this passage, making it one of the lesser-known biblical units. Its mention provides insight into the economic and social distress during sieges in ancient Israel. Understanding such units helps readers better grasp the historical and cultural context of biblical narratives, especially when interpreting descriptions of famine, trade, and daily life in the Old Testament.



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