Hin (Noun)
Meaning
Ancient Hebrew unit of liquid measure = 1.5 gallons.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The recipe called for three hins of wine to be poured as a libation to the gods.
- According to the Torah, a hin of olive oil was used to anoint the high priest.
- The Israelites were required to offer a hin of pure olive oil each week for the menorah.
- In ancient Israel, a hin of water was the standard daily ration for a soldier on campaign.
- The amount of milk the servant was asked to pour into the vat was precisely two hins.