fath´um ( ὀργυιά , ̬orguiá ): The literal meaning is the length of the outstretched arms, and it was regarded as equal to 4 cubits, or about 6 feet. (Acts 27:28 ). See WEIGHTS AND MEASURES .
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fath´um ( ὀργυιά , ̬orguiá ): The literal meaning is the length of the outstretched arms, and it was regarded as equal to 4 cubits, or about 6 feet. (Acts 27:28 ). See WEIGHTS AND MEASURES .
source-manifest/isbe — ISBE (PD)