Topical Encyclopedia
Definition and ContextJourneying in the biblical context refers to the act of traveling from one place to another, often with a spiritual or divine purpose. It is a recurring theme throughout the Scriptures, symbolizing both physical movement and spiritual progress. Journeys in the Bible often involve significant encounters with God, moments of testing, and opportunities for growth and transformation.
Old Testament JourneysThe concept of journeying is deeply embedded in the narrative of the Old Testament. One of the earliest examples is the journey of Abram (later Abraham), who was called by God to leave his homeland and go to a land that God would show him.
Genesis 12:1-4 records this pivotal moment: "Then the LORD said to Abram, 'Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.'"
The Exodus is another significant journey, where the Israelites, led by Moses, traveled from Egypt to the Promised Land. This journey was marked by divine guidance, as God led them with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night (
Exodus 13:21-22). The journey through the wilderness was a time of testing and reliance on God's provision, as seen in the provision of manna and quail (Exodus 16).
New Testament JourneysIn the New Testament, journeying continues to play a crucial role. The life of Jesus Christ is marked by His travels throughout Galilee, Judea, and beyond, as He preached the Gospel, healed the sick, and performed miracles. One notable journey is His travel to Jerusalem, where He would ultimately face crucifixion and fulfill His redemptive mission (
Luke 9:51: "As the time drew near for His ascension, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem").
The Apostle Paul is another key figure whose missionary journeys are extensively documented in the Book of Acts. Paul's travels were instrumental in spreading the Gospel to the Gentile world.
Acts 13-28 details his journeys, including his travels to cities such as Antioch, Ephesus, and Rome, where he established churches and strengthened believers.
Spiritual SignificanceJourneying in the Bible often symbolizes the believer's spiritual journey. It reflects the process of sanctification, where individuals grow in their faith and relationship with God. The journey motif underscores the idea that life is a pilgrimage, with heaven as the ultimate destination.
Hebrews 11:13-16 speaks of the patriarchs as "strangers and exiles on the earth," seeking a heavenly homeland.
The journey of faith requires trust in God's guidance and provision.
Proverbs 3:5-6 encourages believers to "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." This reliance on God is essential for navigating the challenges and uncertainties encountered along the way.
Practical ApplicationsFor believers today, journeying serves as a metaphor for the Christian life. It calls for obedience to God's call, perseverance through trials, and faith in His promises. The journeys of biblical figures provide examples of how to walk faithfully with God, even when the path is unclear or difficult.
In practical terms, journeying may involve literal travel for missions or ministry, as well as the daily walk of faith in one's personal life. It is a reminder that God is present in every step, guiding and sustaining His people as they move toward their eternal home.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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p. pr. & vb. n.) of Journey.
Greek
4160. poieo -- to make, do... cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing),
execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X
journeying, keep, + lay
...1975. epiporeuomai -- to travel
... travel, journey (to). Word Origin from epi and poreuomai Definition to travel
NASB Word Usagejourneying (1). journey to. From epi...
3597. hodoiporia -- a journey
... Noun, Feminine Transliteration: hodoiporia Phonetic Spelling: (hod-oy-por-ee'-ah)
Short Definition: a journey, travel Definition: a journey,journeying, travel...
4198. poreuomai -- to go
... 1), following (3), go (69), go on their way (1), go away (1), goes (7), going (15),
going away (2), gone (3), indulge (1), journey (1),journeying (2), leave (1...
Strong's Hebrew
5265. nasa -- to pull out or up, set out, journey... to pull out or up, set out, journey NASB Word Usage blow (1), continuing* (1), departed
(3), go about (1), go forward (1), journeyed (56),
journeying (1), led
...4550. massa -- a pulling up, breaking (camp), setting out, a...
... journeys (7), order of march (1), set (2), stages (1).journeying. From
naca'; a departure (from striking the tents), ie March (not...
Library
FurtherJourneying About Galilee.
... Part Fifth. From Second Passover Until Third.(Time: One Year.) XLVII.
FurtherJourneying About Galilee. ^C Luke 8:1-3. ^c 1 And...
Concerning the Sabbatic River which Titus Saw as He wasJourneying...
... CHAPTER V. Concerning The Sabbatic River Which Titus Saw As He WasJourneying Through
Syria; And How The People Of Antioch Came With A Petition To Titus...
Request to them to Send a Messenger to Antioch.
... both on earth and in heaven, it is fitting that, for the honour of God, your Church
should elect some worthy delegate; [1047] so that he,journeying into Syria...
The Shunammite's Son.
... We read of the prophetjourneying to and fro, and resting in the little chamber
that the kind Shunammite had built for him on the wall of her house....
Blessed Trust
... last benediction includes, as I then remarked, both of the others; both the blessedness
belonging to dwelling in, and that realised byjourneying towards, the...
Savior, Blessed Savior
... Find a rest at last! Onward, ever onward,.Journeying o'er the road. Worn by saints
before us,.Journeying on to God! Leaving all behind us,....
Exodus.
... II. IsraelJourneying to Sinai, 12:37-18: end. 1. The exodus and passover,
12:37-13:16. 2.Journeying through Succoth to the Red Sea, 13:17-15:21....
The Glorious Habitation
... this is not your rest; you must still be onwardjourneying toward Cannan!" They
could not plant a little patch of ground around their tents, they could not lay...
Christ's Message to Herod
... They show that He clearly saw what it was towards which He wasjourneying.... Thus,
through all His path, He knew to what He wasjourneying. II....
Jesus' Friendships after He Arose.
... He was not with his disciples as he had been during the three years of his public
ministry,journeying with them, speaking to them, working miracles; yet he...
Thesaurus
Journeying (36 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Journeying (36 Occurrences).
... Luke 13:22 And he went through
the cities and villages, teaching, and
journeying toward Jerusalem.
...Journeyeth (9 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Journeyeth (9 Occurrences). Genesis 12:9 And Abram
journeyeth, going on andjourneying towards the south. (YLT)....
Drawing (60 Occurrences)
... Acts 10:9 And on the morrow, as these werejourneying and drawing near to the city,
Peter went up on the house to pray, about the sixth hour. (DBY YLT)....
Mid-day (4 Occurrences)
... Acts 22:6 And it came to pass, as I wasjourneying and drawing near to Damascus,
that, about mid-day, there suddenly shone out of heaven a great light round...
Places (610 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Luke 9:6 And they went away,journeying through all the towns, preaching
the good news and making people free from diseases in all places. (BBE)....
Tents (284 Occurrences)
... tents. (BBE). Genesis 35:21 And Israel wentjourneying on and put up his
tents on the other side of the tower of the flock. (BBE)....
Company (287 Occurrences)
... British and American) "hosts")). (13) Companions on a journey, sunodia,
"ajourneying together" (Luke 2:44). (14) Signifying kinship...
Negeb (37 Occurrences)
... For example, in Genesis 13:1 Abram is represented as going "into the South" when
journeying northward from Egypt toward Bethel; in Numbers 13:22 the spies...
Negev (39 Occurrences)
... For example, in Genesis 13:1 Abram is represented as going "into the South" when
journeying northward from Egypt toward Bethel; in Numbers 13:22 the spies...
Journeyings (5 Occurrences)
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