Bible Dictionary

Log

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

The smallest measure for liquids used by the Hebrews (Lev. 14:10, 12, 15, 21, 24), called in the Vulgate sextarius. It is the Hebrew unit of measure of capacity, and is equal to the contents of six ordinary hen’s eggs=the twelfth part of a him, or nearly a pint.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

log, logh, "deepened," "hollowed out" (Le 14:10-24)): The smallest liquid or dry measure of the Hebrews, equal to about 1 pint.

See WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.