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The term "flocked" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of gathering or assembling in large numbers is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. This idea is often associated with the people of God coming together for worship, guidance, or protection, much like a flock of sheep under the care of a shepherd.
Biblical Imagery of FlocksThe imagery of flocks is deeply rooted in biblical literature, symbolizing both the people of God and their relationship with Him. In the Old Testament, the nation of Israel is frequently depicted as a flock under the care of God, their Shepherd.
Psalm 23:1 states, "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want," illustrating the protective and providential role of God over His people.
In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is portrayed as the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep.
John 10:14-15 says, "I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me, just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father. And I lay down My life for the sheep." This passage emphasizes the intimate relationship between Christ and His followers, who are gathered to Him as a flock.
Gathering of BelieversThe concept of believers flocking together is evident in the early church.
Acts 2:44 describes the early Christians: "All the believers were together and had everything in common." This communal life reflects the unity and fellowship that characterized the early church, as they flocked together for teaching, prayer, and breaking of bread.
The gathering of believers is also a foretaste of the eschatological hope where all nations will flock to the presence of God.
Isaiah 2:2 prophesies, "In the last days, the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it." This vision portrays a future where people from every nation will gather to worship the Lord.
Protection and GuidanceThe metaphor of flocking also conveys the idea of protection and guidance. In
Ezekiel 34:11-12 , God promises to search for His scattered sheep and bring them back: "For this is what the Lord GOD says: 'Behold, I Myself will search for My flock and seek them out. As a shepherd looks for his scattered sheep when he is among his flock, so I will look for My flock. I will rescue them from all the places to which they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness.'"
This passage highlights God's commitment to gather His people, ensuring their safety and well-being. The shepherd's role is to lead, protect, and provide for the flock, a role that God fulfills for His people.
ConclusionWhile the specific term "flocked" may not appear in the biblical text, the concept of gathering as a flock is a powerful and recurring theme. It underscores the unity, protection, and guidance that God provides for His people, both in the present and in the anticipated future gathering of all believers.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Flock.
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"He must Increase"
... If he had announced himself as the Messiah, and raised a revolt against Rome,
priests and people would haveflocked to his standard....
Of the Passion of Jesus Christ; that it was Foretold.
... Therefore, when a great multitude from time to timeflocked to Him, either on account
of the righteousness which He taught or on account of the miracles which...
The Presbyter Sabbatius, Formerly a Jew, Separates from the...
... the days of unleavened bread.' When these words were reported among the people,
the more simple of the Novatian laity, deceived by this artifice,flocked to him...
"The Great Awakening. "
... Such disfavor only raised the priest still higher in the opinion of the
dissenters, and theyflocked to hear his eloquent sermons....
Herod and John the Baptist
... soon.". By and by some of the people whoflocked to hear him wanted to be
baptized, and he took them to the Jordan and baptized them....
The Baptism of Jesus: Its Higher Meaning.
... within a few hours' distance from Jerusalem. No wonder Pharisee and Sadducee
flocked to the spot. How many of them came to inquire...
Take Ye Away the Stone.
... Men, women, and childrenflocked to hear him.... I suppose the towns and villages were
nearly depopulated, as theyflocked out to hear the preaching of John....
Gallus, Apostle of Switzerland.
... Frankish empire, had made himself well acquainted with the German language, Columban
desired him to preach the Gospel to the multitudes whoflocked together to...
St. Basil and St. Gregory of Nazianzum; Council of Constantinople,
... Athens was an excellent place for learning all that the wise men of this world could
teach, and therefore studentsflocked to it from distant countries....
Psalm CXV.
... For children that have been raised even from the stones haveflocked unto Abraham:
[5071] sheep which were not of this fold, haveflocked unto him, that there...
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Flocked (1 Occurrence)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Flock. Multi-Version Concordance
Flocked (1 Occurrence). Luke 4:42 Next morning, at daybreak
...Vulture (16 Occurrences)
... death of the poet. Several smaller species, including "Pharaoh's chickens,"
flocked all over Palestine. These were protected by...
Gier-eagle (4 Occurrences)
... They nested on a solid base, lived in pairs, and not onlyflocked over carrion as
larger species permitted, but also ate the vilest offal of all sorts, for...
Giereagle
... They nested on a solid base, lived in pairs, and not onlyflocked over carrion as
larger species permitted, but also ate the vilest offal of all sorts, for...
Gideon (45 Occurrences)
... of his servants, he overthrew the altars of Baal and cut down the asherah which
was upon it, and then blew the trumpet of alarm, and the peopleflocked to his...
Flocking (1 Occurrence)
Tyrannus (1 Occurrence)
... (2) Meyer thinks that as the apostle had not passed wholly to the Gentiles, and
Jews stillflocked to hear him, and also that as Tyrannus is not spoken of as a...
Endeavoured (6 Occurrences)
... Luke 4:42 Next morning, at daybreak, He left the town and went away to a solitary
place; but the peopleflocked out to find Him, and, coming to the place where...
Encamp (108 Occurrences)
... Psalm 78:28). The multitudes whoflocked to David are styled "a great host (ie,
"camp;" Hebrews mahaneh), like the host of God" (1 Chronicles 12:22)....
Daybreak (19 Occurrences)
... Luke 4:42 Next morning, at daybreak, He left the town and went away to a solitary
place; but the peopleflocked out to find Him, and, coming to the place where...
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