Hin
Culture & SocietyWhat is the meaning of Hin in the Bible?
A liquid measure containing 12 logs, equal to approximately 8 quarts.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the hin helps readers grasp the scale of daily provisions and temple offerings described in biblical texts.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Ancient Cultural Lens: Avoid applying 21st-century Western assumptions to Hin. Examine how first-century or Near Eastern listeners understood this practice within their daily social dynamics.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Hin in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Hin clarify?
Source Attribution & Provenance
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.
How to Cite This Entry
"Hin." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/hin/