Lane
LocationsGeographical Setting
A narrow thoroughfare or alleyway within an ancient urban settlement.
âš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
A narrow alley or bypath in a city, occurring once in Luke 14:21. Elsewhere translated as 'street'.
What is the meaning of Lane in the Bible?
A narrow alley or bypath in a city, occurring once in Luke 14:21. Elsewhere translated as 'street'.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the distinction between narrow lanes and wider streets clarifies the spatial dynamics of ancient cities, illustrating how public gatherings and social interactions were organized within confined urban environments described in biblical narratives.
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