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出埃及記 25:25 出埃及記 37:12 列王紀上 7:26 歷代志下 4:5: In many languages it will be possible to express these words as the Hebrew does, as the width of a hand. Otherwise a measurement such as “8 centimeters” (FRCL) or “3 inches” (GNT) will do. For some reason CEV and NCV have “three inches” in the Exodus references but “four inches” in 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles.

以西結書 40:5 以西結書 43:13: Here the cubit is said to be longer by one tofach. This is the measure used throughout chapters 40–48 of Ezekiel. The shorter cubit actually measured about 45 centimeters (18 inches), and this longer one would have been 53 centimeters (21 inches). Some translations try to reflect the difference. Many, however, will prefer to use a rounded-off value of 50 centimeters (20 inches) for both.

詩篇 39:5: Here the word tefach (tapchah) is a symbolic figure indicating the shortness of life. This may be the basis for the statement of Jesus in 馬太福音 6:27. See the discussion under pēchus below.