Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H6016

Strong's H6016 · Hebrew

עֹמֶר

ʻômer · /o'-mer/

Number
H6016
Language
Hebrew
Original word
עֹמֶר
Transliteration
ʻômer
Pronunciation
o'-mer
KJV occurrences
14 verses

Definition

properly, a heap, i.e. a sheaf; also an omer, as a dry measure

KJV: omer, sheaf.

Root / derivation: from H6014 (עָמַר);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עֹמֶר across 14 verses.

sheaf6×
omer5×
sheaves2×
omers1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

14 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Exodus6 verses
Exodus 16:16

This is the thing which the LORD hath commanded, Gather of it every man according to his eating, an omer for every man, according to the number of your persons; take ye every man for them which are in his tents. for every: Heb. by the poll, or, head persons: Heb. souls

Exodus 16:18

And when they did mete it with an omer, he that gathered much had nothing over, and he that gathered little had no lack; they gathered every man according to his eating.

Exodus 16:22

And it came to pass, that on the sixth day they gathered twice as much bread, two omers for one man: and all the rulers of the congregation came and told Moses.

Exodus 16:32

And Moses said, This is the thing which the LORD commandeth, Fill an omer of it to be kept for your generations; that they may see the bread wherewith I have fed you in the wilderness, when I brought you forth from the land of Egypt.

Exodus 16:33

And Moses said unto Aaron, Take a pot, and put an omer full of manna therein, and lay it up before the LORD, to be kept for your generations.

Exodus 16:36

Now an omer is the tenth part of an ephah.

Leviticus4 verses
Deuteronomy1 verse
Ruth2 verses
Job1 verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H6016 (ʻômer) mean?

properly, a heap, i.e. a sheaf; also an omer, as a dry measure

How many times does H6016 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H6016 (עֹמֶר) appears in 14 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “sheaf.”

How is ʻômer translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H6016 is rendered as “sheaf” (6×), “omer” (5×), “sheaves” (2×), “omers” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word עֹמֶר come from?

from H6014 (עָמַר);