hand'-bredth (Tephach, Tophach, 1 Ki 7:26; 2 Ch 4:5; Ps 39:5; Ex 25:25; 37:12; Ezek 40:5,43; 43:13): A Hebrew linear measure containing 4 fingers, or digits, and equal to about 3 inches. See WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Definition for 'HANDBREADTH'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". bible-history.com - ISBE; 1915.