Mile

Type Object Greek μίλιον

A Roman mile, which is about one and a half kilometers.

About Mile

Measurement of distance. A Roman mile was somewhat shorter than the English mile. See Weights and Measures.

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Form, use in ancient daily life, and how translators render the term.

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Matthew 5:41

and if someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.

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Matthew 5:41

and if someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.