The Science in the Bible

Entry 98 · Section 6: Move

Water for Ten Camels

Rebekah repeatedly goes down to the spring, fills her shoulder jar, and draws until 10 camels finish drinking.

Scripture: Gen 24:10–22, 45–46

LogisticsZoologyBiomechanics

Working accounting model for 10 camels: a stated quantity of water moved in 72 fillings of a a stated quantity comparison jar. Source geometry remains unstated.
Working accounting model for 10 camels: a stated quantity of water moved in 72 fillings of a a stated quantity comparison jar. Source geometry remains unstated.

The question

How much water, carried weight, and repeated lifting could that offer require?

Why it matters

The 10 camels and repeated action are textual; thirst, jar size, elevation, distance, and duration remain modeled.

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