ze.ret denotes a unit of measure used for dimensions, bodily height, and the measured expanse of the heavens.

The term marks a measured extent: it gives the length and width of the breastpiece in Exodus 28:16 and Exodus 39:9, contributes to Goliath's height in 1 Samuel 17:4, describes an altar border in Ezekiel 43:13, and depicts the heavens as measured in Isaiah 40:12.

1. A unit for stated dimensions and extent · dominant

   The singular noun occurs in measurements of the breastpiece's length and width in Exodus 28:16 and Exodus 39:9; in both verses the APB renders the dimensions with “a span.” In 1 Samuel 17:4 it belongs to the statement of Goliath's height, while Ezekiel 43:13 uses the construct singular in the altar's measurements and Isaiah 40:12 places the measure in the clause about marking off the heavens.

   Exodus 28:16Exodus 39:91 Samuel 17:4Ezekiel 43:13Isaiah 40:12

In the Anselm Project Bible: Across these verses, the APB presents the measurement as “span,” including dimensions, height, an altar border, and the heavens. This rendering is confirmed by the measurement clauses rather than treated as a precise lexical definition.