Measurements in the Bible

The science of measurement, metrology, is foundational for science and critical for much of human activity. To measure something is to assign an object or event a number so that it can be compared to other similar objects or events. Much of man’s understanding of God’s creation is based on measurements. Measurements are used in all the physical sciences—physics, chemistry, biology, earth sciences, anatomy, engineering, aerospace, and the rest. Measurements are used in many human activities,...