Lethech
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Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature [1]
(לֶתֶךְ, le'thek, Septuag. νέβελ ), a Hebrew word which occurs in the margin of Hosea 3:2; it signifies a measure for grain, so called from emptying or pourinq out. It is e rendered "a half homer" in the A.V. (after the Vulg.), which is probably correct. (See Homer).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia [2]
lē´thek ( לתך , lethekh ): A liquid measure equivalent to half a homer ( Hosea 3:2 margin) and containing about 5 1/2 bushels. See Weights And Measures .
