Topical Encyclopedia
The concept of journeyings in the Bible encompasses the physical travels and spiritual pilgrimages undertaken by individuals and groups as recorded in the Scriptures. These journeys often symbolize the faith walk of believers, illustrating themes of obedience, trust, and divine guidance.
Old Testament Journeyings1.
Abraham's Journey: Abraham's journey from Ur of the Chaldeans to the land of Canaan is a foundational narrative in the Bible. God called Abraham to leave his homeland and family to go to a land that He would show him (
Genesis 12:1). This journey signifies a step of faith and obedience, as Abraham trusted God's promise to make him a great nation.
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The Exodus: The journey of the Israelites from Egypt to the Promised Land is one of the most significant events in the Old Testament. Under Moses' leadership, the Israelites departed from Egypt, crossing the Red Sea and wandering in the wilderness for forty years. This journey is marked by God's miraculous provision and guidance, including the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai.
Numbers 33 provides a detailed account of the stages of their journey: "These are the stages of the journey of the Israelites when they came out of the land of Egypt by their divisions under the leadership of Moses and Aaron" (
Numbers 33:1).
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The Journey to Babylon and Return: The Babylonian exile was a period of significant journeying for the people of Judah. The forced journey to Babylon was a result of their disobedience, yet God promised a return. The return journey, led by figures such as Zerubbabel, Ezra, and Nehemiah, marked a time of restoration and rebuilding of Jerusalem and the Temple.
New Testament Journeyings1.
Jesus' Ministry: Jesus' earthly ministry involved numerous journeys throughout Galilee, Judea, and beyond. His travels were marked by teaching, healing, and proclaiming the Kingdom of God. The Gospels record His purposeful journey to Jerusalem, where He would fulfill His mission through His death and resurrection.
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The Apostolic Journeys: The Acts of the Apostles details the missionary journeys of Paul and other apostles as they spread the Gospel throughout the Roman Empire. Paul's journeys, in particular, highlight the expansion of the early Church and the challenges faced in proclaiming the Gospel to both Jews and Gentiles.
Acts 13:2-3 records the beginning of Paul's first missionary journey: "While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, 'Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.' So after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off" .
Spiritual SignificanceJourneyings in the Bible often serve as metaphors for the spiritual journey of believers. The physical travels of biblical figures reflect the spiritual realities of faith, perseverance, and reliance on God's promises.
Hebrews 11:8-10 speaks of Abraham's journey as an act of faith: "By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going" .
The journey motif encourages believers to view their own lives as a pilgrimage, trusting in God's guidance and provision as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of their faith walk.
Library
Journeyings.
... Book VII. Chapter XXV."Journeyings. And when we had come to our lodging,
[796] my mother began to ask of me what had become of...
Letter x. (AD 389. )
... 2. To occupy one's thoughts throughout life withjourneyings which you cannot perform
tranquilly and easily, is not the part of a man whose thoughts are...
Examples of True Eloquence Drawn from the Epistles of Paul and the...
... save one, thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck,
a night and a day I have been in the deep; injourneyings often, in...
Continued.
... The life which in one aspect, by reason of its continual change, and occupation
with outward things, may be compared to thejourneyings of a flock, is in...
Hebrews xi. 37, 38
... "Tormented" [or "ill-treated"], he says; that is, suffering distress, in
journeyings, in dangers. But "They wandered about," what is this?...
The Acts of Barnabus.
... The Acts of Barnabus. TheJourneyings and Martyrdom of St.... Amen. Thejourneyings
and martyrdom of the holy apostle Barnabas have been fulfilled through God....
The Acts of Philip.
... The Acts of Philip. Of theJourneyings of Philip the Apostle. From the Fifteenth
Acts Until the End, and Among Them the Martyrdom. [2158]....
The Attack on the Book of Leviticus.
... Levi.". (9) Numbers 33:2: "And Moses wrote their goings out according to their
journeyings by the commandment of the Lord.". (10) Deuteronomy...
Rev. Mr. Nichols's Address.
... appreciation of the prayers that had been offered on both sides of the Atlantic,
in private as well as in public, for preservation on thejourneyings by water...
Thou Anointest My Head with Oil; My Cup Runneth Over.
... Many of them are foot-sore and lame; many have received bruises and scratches during
thejourneyings of the day; some have gaping and bleeding wounds from the...
Thesaurus
Journeyings (5 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Journeyings (5 Occurrences). 2 Corinthians
11:26 In
journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of
...Army (401 Occurrences)
... Although there could have been but little of the martial spirit in a people so long
and grievously oppressed, theirjourneyings through the wilderness toward...
Journeys (12 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 11:26journeyings many times, perils of rivers, perils of robbers,
perils from kindred, perils from nations, perils in city, perils in wilderness...
Journeying (36 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT). Numbers 10:28 Thus were thejourneyings of the children
of Israel according to their armies, when they set forward....
Ebionites
... They use also other books; one which he especially describes, TheJourneyings of
Peter, appears to be in the main identical with the Clementine Homilies....
Ebionism
... They use also other books; one which he especially describes, TheJourneyings of
Peter, appears to be in the main identical with the Clementine Homilies....
Kohathites (18 Occurrences)
... In thejourneyings of the Israelites they had the charge of the most holy portion
of the vessels of the tabernacle, including the ark (Numbers 4). Their place...
Gudgodah (1 Occurrence)
... GUDGODAH. gud-go'-da (gudhgodhah): A place in the wildernessjourneyings (Deuteronomy
10:7), corresponding to Hor-haggidgad in Numbers 33:32....
Iyeabarim (1 Occurrence)
... heaps of the Abarim"; the King James Version Ije-abarim; in Numbers 21:11 the
Septuagint reads Codex Vaticanus, Chalglei): A place in thejourneyings of Israel...
Iye-abarim (2 Occurrences)
... heaps of the Abarim"; the King James Version Ije-abarim; in Numbers 21:11 the
Septuagint reads Codex Vaticanus, Chalglei): A place in thejourneyings of Israel...
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