Bible Dictionary

Homer

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Heap, the largest of dry measures, containing about 8 bushels or 1 quarter English = 10 ephahs (Lev. 27:16; Num. 11:32) = a COR. (See OMER.)

“Half a homer,” a grain measure mentioned only in Hos. 3:2.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

ho'-mer (chomer): A dry measure containing about 11 bushels. It was equal to 10 ephas.

See WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.