WAYMARK . In Jeremiah 31:21 (20) ‘the virgin of Israel’ is called on to set up waymarks and make guide-posts to mark the way for the returning exiles. The Heb. word tr. [Note: translate or translation.] ‘waymark’ apparently means a small stone pillar, similar to our milestones, with an indication of routes and distances.
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