Bible unit in Scripture

Stadion / Furlong in Scripture

A Greek distance measure often rendered furlong/stadium.

Study note: values are approximate. Read each unit in its biblical context and check the linked Strong’s evidence where available.

Basic data

Category
Distance — Greek/Roman distance measure
Original terms
στάδιον · stadion · G4712
Metric estimate
about 185 m
Imperial estimate
about 607 ft
Certainty
medium

Ancient values are approximate and may vary by period, region, or scholarly reconstruction.

Calculator data

Metres
185

Usage tags

distancepropheticnarrative

Local Strong’s evidence

The following local KJV Strong’s-token matches are connected with the listed references for this unit.

ReferenceKJV wordingStrong’sMatched wording
Luke 24:13furlongsG4712furlongs
John 6:19furlongsG4712furlongs
Revelation 14:20furlongsG4712furlongs

Expanded Strong’s occurrence references

Occurrence precision: context-sensitive lexical range. The references are useful, but the wording should be read in context because related English terms are included.

This table follows the content Strong’s numbers for this entry into the local KJV Strong’s occurrence index.

Expanded occurrences
6
Unique references
6
Books represented
4
Strong’s numbers
G4712

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Verse references

These links open the local NET Bible chapter context where available.

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Study notes

  • Ancient values should be read as approximate study aids because standards can vary by period, region, and context.