OMER


Meaning of OMER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈō-mər ]

noun

Etymology: Hebrew ‘ōmer

Date: circa 1608

1. : an ancient Hebrew unit of dry capacity equal to 1/10 ephah

2.

a. often capitalized : the sheaf of barley traditionally offered in Jewish Temple worship on the second day of the Passover

b. capitalized : a 7-week liturgical period of anticipation for Shabuoth beginning with the second day of the Passover

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