Definition: The term "altometer" appears in the Hebrew Bible as a reference to a measuring rod that, when tipped downward, indicates the height of something beneath it or over which it extends. It was also used for measuring certain materials such as clay. The term was specifically associated with Israel during the time of King David (2 Chronicles 2:13) and is said to have been designed by God Himself as an instrument for measuring.
Here are its basic definitions:
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Altometer
- This word in Hebrew Bible means "measure" or "measurement," especially a tool that indicates the height of something beneath it. It was used when measuring things, including clay.
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Tipped downward
- In the context of measuring altometers, this phrase refers to the tip of the instrument being pulled down or turned downwards. This is often done as part of an operation such as making a measurement or estimating a size.
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The Hebrew word for 'measure' in the Hebrew Bible means "to measure" (Hebrew: ΧΦΈΦΌΧ). It signifies the act of measuring and is also used to describe things that are measured, such as measurements, sizes, etc.