Definition and Etymology:
The term "Cor" refers to an ancient Hebrew unit of measurement used primarily for dry goods, such as grain. It is equivalent to a "homer," another biblical unit of measure. The cor is mentioned in the context of trade and offerings, providing insight into the economic practices of ancient Israel.

Biblical References:
The cor is mentioned in several passages in the Old Testament, illustrating its use in various contexts:

1. 1 Kings 4:22 · "Solomon’s provisions for one day were thirty cors of fine flour and sixty cors of meal."
This passage highlights the abundance and wealth during King Solomon's reign, indicating the large quantities of food required to sustain his household and court.

2. 2 Chronicles 2:10 · "And behold, I will give your servants, the woodsmen who cut timber, twenty thousand cors of ground wheat, twenty thousand cors of barley, twenty thousand baths of wine, and twenty thousand baths of oil."
Here, King Solomon promises substantial provisions to the workers involved in the construction of the temple, demonstrating the cor's role in trade and labor agreements.

3. Ezekiel 45:14 · "The prescribed portion of oil, measured by the bath, is a tenth of a bath from each cor (which is ten baths or one homer), for ten cors are a homer."
This verse provides a conversion between different units of measurement, showing the cor's equivalence to the homer and its use in religious offerings.

Historical and Cultural Context:
The cor, as a unit of measurement, reflects the agrarian society of ancient Israel, where agriculture was a central part of life. The use of such measurements was crucial for trade, taxation, and religious offerings. The cor's mention in the context of Solomon's reign and temple construction underscores the importance of standardized measurements in maintaining order and fairness in economic transactions.

Theological Significance:
The use of the cor in biblical texts often relates to themes of provision, abundance, and stewardship. In the context of Solomon's reign, the large quantities of provisions reflect God's blessing and the prosperity of Israel under wise leadership. In Ezekiel, the precise measurements for offerings emphasize the importance of obedience and exactness in worship practices.

Practical Application:
Understanding biblical units like the cor can enhance one's comprehension of Scripture, providing a clearer picture of the historical and cultural backdrop of biblical events. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of stewardship and the responsible management of resources, a principle that remains relevant for believers today.This Hebrew word, untranslated, denotes a round vessel used as a measure both for liquids and solids. It was equal to one homer, and contained ten ephahs in dry and ten baths in liquid measure (Ezek. 45:14). The Rabbins estimated the cor at forty-five gallons, while Josephus estimated it at about eighty-seven. In 1 Kings 4:22; 5:11; 2 Chronicles 2:10; 27:5, the original word is rendered "measure." (n.) A Hebrew measure of capacity; a homer.COR

kor (kor): A liquid and dry measure, same as the homer, of about 90 gals. capacity (Ezekiel 45:14).

See HOMER; WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.

2884. koros -- a cor (a Hebrew measure equiv. to about 15 bushels)
... 2883, 2884. koros. 2885 . a cor (a Hebrew measure equiv. ... Word Origin
of Hebrew origin kor Definition a cor (a Heb. measure equiv. ...
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4793. sugkrino -- to combine, compare
... discriminate). 4793 ("judging together") is only used three times in the
NT: in 1 Cor 2:13, and twice in 2 Cor 10:12. Positively ...
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3534. nikos -- victory
... Mt 12:20; 1 Cor 15:54) -- which conquered all the powers of darkness (sin). Accordingly,
death can exert conquest over the believer (1 Cor 15:55). See 3528 (). ...
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1921. epiginosko -- to know exactly, to recognize
... This knowing (, "") the verbal idea and hence is defined by the individual context. :
1 Cor 13:12: "For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face ...
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603. apokaradokia -- strained expectancy
... Ro 8:19 applies this term directly to each believer receiving a at Christ's
return (see also 1 Cor 15:35-54; 2 Cor 5:1-10; Phil 3:11-21). ...
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2210. zemioo -- to damage, suffer loss
... Mt 13:31,32,17:20). [Heeding this lesson brings incalculable gain (1 Cor 2:9; 1
Jn 4:17) -- and ignoring it results in tragic, eternal loss (1 Cor 3:15).]. ...
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5517. choikos -- earthy, made of dust
... dust") -- properly, , (made of dust); (figuratively) , passing away; transient,
"earthly." All four occasions of 5517 ("of dust, earthly") occur in 1 Cor 15:47 ...
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484. antilempsis -- a laying hold of, help
... ministration; one who aids. Cognate: 484 (from 482 -- properly, (used only
in 1 Cor 12:28 as the , "helps"). 484 ("helps") refers to ...
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1553. ekdemeo -- to be away from home, absent
... home"). It only occurs in 2 Cor 5:6-9. 1553 ("being absent") portrays believers
who are still alive as being "away from home" (heaven ...
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2227. zoopoieo -- to make alive
... sin. (1 Cor 15:36,38) , -- The #NAME? ... 21). Both of these aspects of
glorification are illustrated in 1 Cor 15 by the metaphor of . ...
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3734. kor -- kor (a measure)
... 3733c, 3734. kor. 3734a . kor (a measure). Transliteration: kor Phonetic
Spelling: (kore) Short Definition: cor. cor, measure From ...
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3565. Kor Ashan -- Chor-ashan
... Word Origin the same as Bor, qv. Chor-ashan From kuwr and ashan; furnace of smoke;
Cor-Ashan, a place in Palestine -- Chor-ashan. see HEBREW kuwr. ...
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1 Cor. I. 3-Jan
... Homily I. 1 Cor. i. 1-3. 1 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 Paul, called to be an Apostle
of Jesus Christ, through the will of God, and Sosthenes ...
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2 Cor. I. 1, 4
... second epistle of St. paul the apostle. to the corinthians. Homily I. 2
Cor. i. 1, 4. 2 1 Corinthians 1:1, 4 Paul, an Apostle of ...
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1 Cor. I. 4, 5
... Homily II. 1 Cor. i. 4, 5. 1 1 Corinthians 1:4, 5 I thank my God always
concerning you, for the Grace of God which was given you ...
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2 Cor. I. 6, 7
... paul the apostle. to the corinthians. Homily II. 2 Cor. i. 6, 7. 2 1 Corinthians
1:6, 7 ... xli. . 8. on 1st Cor. and the note. [407] paramutheitai. ...
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1 Cor. Iv. 3, 4
... Homily XI. 1 Cor. iv. 3, 4. 1 1 Corinthians 4:3, 4 But with me it is a very
small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man's ...
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John 3:3; 2 Cor. 5:17 Questions About Regeneration
... CHAPTER XVIII John 3:3; 2 Cor. 5:17 QUESTIONS ABOUT REGENERATION. THE paper
which begins at this page is intended to supply information ...
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1 Cor. Ii. 6, 7
... Homily VII. 1 Cor. ii. 6, 7. 1 1 Corinthians 2:6, 7 ... Wherefore also in another place,
"My mystery is for Me [41] ," and for Mine. And Paul again, (2 Cor. ...
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2 Cor. Iii. 5
... Mistakes about Man's Inability, and Gods Grace, considered. SERMON XIII.
2. COR. iii. 5. Not that we are sufficient of our selves ...
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2 Cor. Iii. 5
... Mistakes about Man's Inability, and Gods Grace, considered. SERMON XIV.
2 COR. iii. 5. Not that we are sufficient of our selves, to ...
/.../sermon xiv 2 cor iii.htm

1 Cor. Ii. 1, 2
... Homily VI. 1 Cor. ii. 1, 2. 1 1 Corinthians 2:1, 2 And I, brethren, when
I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of ...
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Cor (1 Occurrence)
... 45:14). The Rabbins estimated the cor at forty-five gallons, while Josephus estimated
it at about eighty-seven. ... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. COR. ...
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Cor-ashan
Cor-ashan. Corashan, Cor-ashan. Corban . Int. Standard Bible
Encyclopedia COR-ASHAN. kor-ash'-an, ko-ra'-shan (English ...
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Homer (6 Occurrences)
... Heap, the largest of dry measures, containing about 8 bushels or 1 quarter English =
10 ephahs (Leviticus 27:16; Numbers 11:32) = a COR. (see OMER.). ...
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Corashan
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia COR-ASHAN. kor-ash'-an, ko-ra'-shan (English
Revised Version, the King James Version Chor-ashan; kor ...
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Kor (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia KOR. kor. See COR. Multi-Version Concordance
Kor (1 Occurrence). Ezekiel 45:14 and the set portion ...
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Corban (2 Occurrences)

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Copying (10 Occurrences)

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Coral (3 Occurrences)

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First (4693 Occurrences)
... he himself wrote a letter to the Corinthians, in which (chapter xlvii, Lightfoot's
edition, 144) he made a direct appeal to the authority of 1 Cor: "Take up ...
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Equivalent (3 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 45:14 and the set portion of oil, of the bath of oil, the tenth part of
a bath out of the cor, which is ten baths, even a homer; (for ten baths are a ...
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