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Journey (1.) A day's journey in the East is from 16 to 20 miles (Num 11:31). (2.) A Sabbath-day's journey is 2,000 paces or yards from the city walls (Acts 1:12). According to Jewish tradition, it was the dist...

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Journey (1.) A day's journey in the East is from 16 to 20 miles (Num 11:31).

(2.) A Sabbath-day's journey is 2,000 paces or yards from the city walls (Acts 1:12). According to Jewish tradition, it was the distance one might travel without violating the law of Ex 16:29. (See SABBATH)

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