Furlong

FURLONG

fur'-long (stadion, "stadium"; Luke 24:13; John 6:19; 11:18; Revelation 14:20; 21:16):

A Greek measure of length, being 600 Greek ft., or 100 orguiai equal to 606 3/4 English ft., and thus somewhat less than a furlong, which is 660 ft.

See WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.


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Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'FURLONG'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.