Cubit
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Summary
An ancient unit of linear measure based on the length from elbow to fingertip, approximately 18 inches or 45 centimeters.
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The cubit was used to measure Noah's ark, the tabernacle, Solomon's temple, and Ezekiel's visionary temple. Jesus asked who by worrying can add a single cubit to his stature, illustrating the futility of anxiety.
Key verses:Genesis 6:15Exodus 25:101 Kings 6:2Matthew 6:27
