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Sabbath day’s journey

Supposed to be a distance of 2,000 cubits, or less than half-a-mile, the distance to which, according to Jewish tradition, it was allowable to travel on the Sabbath day without violating the law (Acts 1:12; comp. Ex. 16:29; Num. 35:5; Josh. 3:4).

In the Bible

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Verses where Sabbath day’s journey is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • Acts 1:12

    Then they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, which is near the city, a Sabbath day’s journey away.

Scripture on Sabbath day’s journey

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Sabbath day’s journey references

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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

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