In the biblical context, the concept of "arriving" often signifies more than just reaching a physical destination; it encompasses spiritual arrival, fulfillment of divine promises, and the culmination of God's plans. The theme of arriving is woven throughout Scripture, illustrating both the physical journeys of God's people and the spiritual journeys of faith and obedience.

Old Testament Context

1. Abraham's Arrival in Canaan: The journey of Abraham, originally Abram, is a foundational narrative of arrival. God called Abram to leave his homeland and journey to a land that He would show him. Genesis 12:5 states, "And Abram took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, and all the possessions and people they had acquired in Haran, and they set out for the land of Canaan. When they came to the land of Canaan," this arrival marks the beginning of the fulfillment of God's promise to make Abram a great nation.

2. Israel's Arrival in the Promised Land: The Exodus narrative is a profound example of arrival. After years of slavery in Egypt and wandering in the wilderness, the Israelites finally arrive in the Promised Land. Joshua 3:17 describes this pivotal moment: "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."

New Testament Context

1. Jesus' Arrival: The arrival of Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the arrival of salvation for humanity. The Gospels detail His birth, ministry, and ultimate arrival in Jerusalem, where He would fulfill His redemptive mission. Matthew 21:9 captures the moment of His triumphal entry: "The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: 'Hosanna to the Son of David!' 'Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!' 'Hosanna in the highest!'"

2. The Arrival of the Holy Spirit: In Acts 2, the arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost marks a significant moment for the early church. Acts 2:2-4 describes this event: "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 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."

Spiritual Implications

1. Personal Spiritual Arrival: The concept of arriving is also applicable to the believer's spiritual journey. The Apostle Paul speaks of pressing on toward the goal in Philippians 3:13-14 : "Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus."

2. Eschatological Arrival: The ultimate arrival for believers is the return of Christ and the establishment of His eternal kingdom. Revelation 21:2-3 provides a vision of this future arrival: "I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: 'Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.'"

In summary, the theme of arriving in the Bible encompasses both physical and spiritual dimensions, reflecting God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises and guiding His people to their ultimate destination in Him.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Arrive.4274. prodromos -- a running forward, going in advance
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Paul is Again Ejected from the Church by Constantius, in ...
... He, on arriving at Constantinople, threw the whole city into confusion, attempting
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Of the Conversion, Life, Miracles, and Death of the Holy Brother ...
... No sooner had the order reached him than he set out most joyfully, hoping that on
arriving he would go to heaven, according to the promise of Christ. ...
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Immortality of the Soul, and a Future State.
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The Epistles of Paul
... As a result he is taken to Rome, arriving there after suffering shipwreck,
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Arriving (7 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Arriving (7 Occurrences). John 11:17 Jesus therefore on
arriving found him to have been four days already in the tomb. (DBY). ...
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Premature (1 Occurrence)
... 2. (a.) Happening, arriving, existing, or performed before the proper or usual time;
adopted too soon; too early; untimely; as, a premature fall of snow; a ...
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Arrives (7 Occurrences)

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Arrogance (30 Occurrences)

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Quarantine (3 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) Specifically, the term, originally of forty days, during which a ship arriving
in port, and suspected of being infected a malignant contagious disease ...
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Kittim (8 Occurrences)
... in Cyprus was an offshoot from that ancient foundation, as reported by the Cyprians
themselves, Phoenicians having founded it at Cythera, on arriving from Syria ...
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Fiction (2 Occurrences)
... 5. (n.) Any like assumption made for convenience, as for passing more rapidly over
what is not disputed, and arriving at points really at issue. ...
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Free (454 Occurrences)
... political liberty. 3. (superl.) Liberated, by arriving at a certain age,
from the control of parents, guardian, or master. 4. (superl ...
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Red (124 Occurrences)
... The difficulty of arriving at any definite conclusion on the matter is much increased
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Epicureans (1 Occurrence)
... For happiness consists not so much in the satisfaction of desires, as in the
suppression of wants, and in arriving at a state of independence of all ...
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