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μίλιον
milion
G3400
G:N-N Greek

mile

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Milion denotes the distance someone is compelled to travel in Matthew 5:41.

Milion is used for the stated distance a person is compelled to go, set against the instruction to accompany that person a further distance in Matthew 5:41.

Senses in use

  1. A required distance of travel · dominant

    In Matthew 5:41, the accusative singular neuter form occurs with being compelled to go a specified distance; the APB renders the clause, "if anyone compels you to go one mile, go with him two."

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Matthew 5:41, the APB presents the distance as "one mile" and contrasts it with going "two." This wording confirms the verse's travel-distance setting rather than isolating every contribution of the Greek form.

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