Topical Encyclopedia
Definition and Context:The term "arrival" in the biblical context often signifies the coming or advent of a significant person, event, or divine intervention. It is a moment marked by anticipation, fulfillment of prophecy, or the manifestation of God's will. The concept of arrival is woven throughout the biblical narrative, from the arrival of key figures to the anticipated return of Christ.
Old Testament References:In the Old Testament, the arrival of significant figures often heralds a new phase in God's plan for His people. For instance, the arrival of the Israelites in the Promised Land is a pivotal moment in their history.
Joshua 3:17 describes this event: "The priests carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firmly on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, while all Israel crossed over on dry ground, until the entire nation had completed the crossing."
The arrival of prophets also marks significant moments of divine communication and intervention. The arrival of Elijah, for example, is often associated with calls to repentance and the demonstration of God's power (
1 Kings 17:1).
New Testament References:The New Testament places a strong emphasis on the arrival of Jesus Christ, both in His first coming and His anticipated second coming. The arrival of Jesus is seen as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the inauguration of the New Covenant.
Matthew 1:23 highlights the significance of His birth: "Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel" (which means, "God with us").
The arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost is another critical event, marking the birth of the Church and the empowerment of believers.
Acts 2:2-4 describes this moment: "Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw tongues like flames of a fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them."
Eschatological Significance:The concept of arrival is deeply embedded in eschatological themes, particularly concerning the second coming of Christ. This future arrival is a central hope for Christians, as it signifies the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises and the establishment of His eternal kingdom.
Revelation 22:12 states, "Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done."
Theological Implications:Theologically, arrivals in the Bible often signify divine intervention and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan. They are moments when God's presence is made manifest, whether through the incarnation of Christ, the coming of the Holy Spirit, or the anticipated return of Jesus. These arrivals call for a response of faith, obedience, and readiness among God's people.
Practical Application:Believers are encouraged to live in a state of readiness and anticipation for the arrival of Christ. This involves living a life of holiness, being vigilant in prayer, and actively participating in the mission of the Church. The parable of the ten virgins in
Matthew 25:1-13 serves as a poignant reminder to be prepared for the arrival of the bridegroom, symbolizing Christ's return.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
n.) The act of reaching a destination, or coming to a place; the act of reaching a place from a distance, whether by water (as in its original sense) or by land.
2. (n.) The attainment or reaching of any object, by effort, or in natural course; as, our arrival at this conclusion was wholly unexpected.
3. (n.) The person or thing arriving or which has arrived; as, news brought by the last arrival.
4. (n.) An approach.
Greek
867. aphixis --arrival, ie by impl. departure... 866, 867. aphixis. 868 .
arrival, ie by impl.
... Word Origin from aphikneomai
Definition
arrival, ie by impl. departure NASB Word Usage departure (1).
...3952. parousia -- a presence, a coming
... Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: parousia Phonetic Spelling:
(par-oo-see'-ah) Short Definition: presence, a coming,arrival, advent Definition...
1660. eleusis -- a coming
... a coming. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: eleusis Phonetic Spelling:
(el'-yoo-sis) Short Definition: a coming,arrival, advent Definition: a...
2703. katapheugo -- to flee for refuge
... indicates moment ofarrival. Word Origin from kata and pheugo Definition to flee
for refuge NASB Word Usage fled (1), taken refuge (1). flee....
1100. glossa -- the tongue, a language
... by God, like of #NAME? to demonstrate thearrival of the new age of the
covenant (ie NT times). [The normative experience of the...
2064. erchomai -- to come, go
... verb Definition to come, go NASB Word Usagearrival (1), arrived (1), brought (1),
came (225), come (222), comes (64), coming (87), entered (2), expected (3...
Strong's Hebrew
8670. teshurah -- perhaps gift, present... present. From shuwr in the sense of
arrival; a gift -- present. see HEBREW
shuwr. 8669, 8670. teshurah. 8671 . Strong's Numbers.
935. bo -- to come in, come, go in, go
... root Definition to come in, come, go in, go NASB Word Usage actually come (1), advanced
(8), alight (1), apply (1), approach (1),arrival (1), arrive (3...
Library
Arrival at Benares.
... CHAPTER III.ARRIVAL AT BENARES. On Sabbath, March 31, 1839... had been slow.
It was early afternoon by the time of ourarrival. In so...
On theArrival of the Egyptians.
... Oration XXXIV. On TheArrival Of The Egyptians. On theArrival of the
Egyptians. This Oration was preached at Constantinople in...
On theArrival of Gregory at Alexandria, Tended by a Military...
... Book II. Chapter XI."On theArrival of Gregory at Alexandria, tended by
a Military Escort, Athanasius flees. After these things...
Argument: theArrival of Octavius at Rome During the Time of the...
... Chapter II."Argument: TheArrival of Octavius at Rome During the Time of
the Public Holidays Was Very Agreeable to Minucius. Both...
Arrival of Constantius at Rome. A Council Held in Italy. Account...
... Book IV. Chapter VIII."Arrival of Constantius at Rome. A Council held in
Italy. Account of what happened to Athanasius the Great...
Arrival of Appion and Annubion.
... Homily XX. Chapter XI."Arrival of Appion and Annubion. And as we were
going to take our meals, [1520] some one ran in and said...
Arrival of the Eastern High Priests at Rome; Letter of Julius...
... Chapter VIII."Arrival of the Eastern High Priests at Rome; Letter of Julius, Bishop
of Rome, concerning them; by means of the Letters of Julius, Paul and...
Arrival of Barnabas at Rome.
... Book I. Chapter VII."Arrival of Barnabas at Rome. At length meetings
began to be held in various places in the city, and this...
Peter'sArrival at Tripolis.
... Homily VIII. Chapter I."Peter'sArrival at Tripolis. Now, as Peter was
entering Tripolis, [1085] the people from Tyre and Sidon...
Clement'sArrival at C??sarea, and Introduction to Peter.
... Book I. Chapter XII."Clement'sArrival at C??sarea, and Introduction
to Peter. Having then stopped for a few days, and having...
Thesaurus
Arrival (19 Occurrences)... 2. (n.) The attainment or reaching of any object, by effort, or in natural course;
as, our
arrival at this conclusion was wholly unexpected.
...Caesar's (10 Occurrences)
... And, first, there is no need at all to suppose that the gospel was unknown,
even in the palace, previous to thearrival of Paul in Rome....
Parousia
... More especially it may mean "presence after absence," "arrival" (but not "return,"
unless this is given by the context), as in 1 Corinthians 16:17 2...
Silas (22 Occurrences)
... church than Paul and Barnabas, Silas and Judas were further commissioned to confirm
the contents of the letter by "word of mouth." Onarrival at Antioch, the...
Arrive (20 Occurrences)
... 4. (vi) To happen or occur. 5. (vt) To bring to shore. 6. (vt) To reach; to come
to. 7. (n.)Arrival. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ARRIVE....
Jairus (6 Occurrences)
... According to Mark and Luke thearrival of Jairus in Capernaum fell immediately after
the return of Jesus from Gadara, but according to Matthew the sequence of...
Working (205 Occurrences)
... Acts 14:27 Upon theirarrival they called the Church together and proceeded to report
in detail all that God, working with them, had done, and how He had...
To (219938 Occurrences)
... 1. (prep.) The preposition to primarily indicates approach andarrival, motion made
in the direction of a place or thing and attaining it, access; and also...
Rachel (42 Occurrences)
... They met for the first time upon thearrival of Jacob at Haran, when attracted by
her beauty he immediately fell in love with her, winning her love by his...
Detail (19 Occurrences)
... Acts 14:27 Upon theirarrival they called the Church together and proceeded to report
in detail all that God, working with them, had done, and how He had...
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