What is a…
“journey” in the Bible

1. A day’s journey in the ancient Middle East is generally from 16 to 20 miles (< a href="/bible/num11.html#31">Numbers 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 Exodus 16:29.

3. What does archaeology tell us about Paul’s travels through Cyprus (Acts 13:4-12)? Answer

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