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(בּת, bath): A liquid measure equal to about 9 gallons, English measure. It seems to have been regarded as a standard for liquid measures (), as in the case of the molten sea and the lavers in Solomon's temple (, ), and for measuring oil and wine (; ; ; ). Its relation to the homer is given in , ). See WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.