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  1. In the Bible, a furlong is used as a unit of distance, equivalent to 1/8th of a mile or about 660 feet. It’s significant as it helps in understanding the scale and distances mentioned in biblical narratives, such as the size of the New Jerusalem in Revelation.

  2. Jun 23, 2024 · In the Bible, a furlong is a unit of measurement mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in the Book of Revelation. The term “furlong” is derived from the Old English words “furh” which means furrow, and “lang” which means long.

  3. Discover the meaning of Furlong in the Bible. Study the definition of Furlong with multiple Bible Dictionaries and Encyclopedias and find scripture references in the Old and New Testaments.

  4. FURLONG. fur'-long (stadion, "stadium"; Luke 24:13 John 6:19; John 11:18 Revelation 14:20; Revelation 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.

  5. Apr 2, 2023 · In the Bible, a furlong is mentioned as a unit of measure in the following verse from Revelation 14:20 – “And the winepress was trodden without the city, and blood came out of the winepress, even unto the horse bridles, by the space of a thousand [and] six hundred furlongs.”

  6. Measures of Length: Furlong. . Jump to: Torrey's • Greek • Library • Subtopics • Resources. Torrey's Topical Textbook. Luke 24:13. And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about three score furlongs. Torrey's Topical Textbook. John 11:13.

  7. Study the meaning of Furlong in the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Learn more about the biblical context and references of Furlong.

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