An expedition, in the context of the Bible, refers to a journey or voyage undertaken with a specific purpose, often involving exploration, conquest, or the fulfillment of a divine mission. The concept of expeditions is woven throughout the biblical narrative, illustrating both physical journeys and spiritual quests.

Old Testament Expeditions

1. Abraham's Journey: One of the earliest expeditions recorded in the Bible is that of Abraham, who was called by God to leave his homeland and journey to a land that God would show him. This expedition was not only a physical journey but also a spiritual one, as it marked the beginning of God's covenant with Abraham and his descendants. Genesis 12:1-4 states, "The LORD said to Abram, 'Go from your country, your people and your father's household to the land I will show you.'"

2. The Exodus: Perhaps the most significant expedition in the Old Testament is the Exodus, where Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt. This journey was a monumental event in Israelite history, symbolizing liberation and the fulfillment of God's promise. Exodus 12:31-32 recounts Pharaoh's command, "Up, leave my people, you and the Israelites! Go, worship the LORD as you have requested."

3. Joshua's Conquest: Following the Exodus, Joshua led the Israelites on an expedition to conquer the Promised Land. This military campaign was divinely sanctioned, as God promised to deliver the land into their hands. Joshua 1:2-3 records God's command, "Now therefore arise, cross over this Jordan—you and all the people—to the land I am giving to the children of Israel."

New Testament Expeditions

1. The Great Commission: In the New Testament, Jesus' command to His disciples to spread the Gospel to all nations can be seen as a spiritual expedition. This mission, known as the Great Commission, is recorded in Matthew 28:19-20 : "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you."

2. Paul's Missionary Journeys: The Apostle Paul undertook several expeditions to spread the message of Christ throughout the Roman Empire. These journeys were marked by both triumphs and trials, as Paul established churches and faced persecution. Acts 13:2-3 describes 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.'"

Symbolic Expeditions

In addition to literal journeys, the Bible often uses the concept of expeditions metaphorically to describe the spiritual journey of believers. The Christian life is frequently depicted as a pilgrimage or journey toward spiritual maturity and eternal life. Hebrews 12:1 encourages believers to "run with endurance the race set out for us," highlighting the ongoing nature of the Christian expedition.

Throughout Scripture, expeditions serve as powerful illustrations of faith, obedience, and the fulfillment of God's promises. Whether through physical journeys or spiritual quests, these expeditions underscore the dynamic relationship between God and His people, as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of their divinely appointed paths.1. (n.) The quality of being expedite; efficient promptness; haste; dispatch; speed; quickness; as to carry the mail with expedition.

2. (n.) A sending forth or setting forth the execution of some object of consequence; progress.

3. (n.) An important enterprise, implying a change of place; especially, a warlike enterprise; a march or a voyage with martial intentions; an excursion by a body of persons for a valuable end; as, a military, naval, exploring, or scientific expedition; also, the body of persons making such excursion.

4752. strateia -- a campaign, expedition, hence warfare
... a campaign, expedition, hence warfare. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration:
strateia Phonetic Spelling: (strat-i'-ah) Short Definition: warfare ...
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4753. strateuma -- an expedition, an army, a company of soldiers
... an expedition, an army, a company of soldiers. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: strateuma Phonetic Spelling: (strat'-yoo-mah) Short Definition: ...
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The Fort Sumter Expedition
... THE FORT SUMTER EXPEDITION. When it became evident that the North had won
the victory and that the defeat of the Confederacy was ...
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The Expedition of the Philistines against the Hebrews and the ...
... CHAPTER 2. The Expedition Of The Philistines Against The Hebrews And The Hebrews'
Victory Under The Conduct Of Samuel The Prophet, Who Was Their General. ...
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The Expedition against Elisha
... STORIES V THE EXPEDITION AGAINST ELISHA. Now the king of Syria warred against
Israel: and he took counsel with his servants, saying ...
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How Amaziah Made an Expedition against the Edomites and Amalekites ...
... CHAPTER 9. How Amaziah Made An Expedition Against The Edomites And Amalekites And
Conquered Them; But When He Afterwards Made War Against Joash, He Was Beaten ...
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Of the Expedition of Valens against the Goths and How He Paid the ...
... Book IV. Chapter XXXII."Of the expedition of Valens against the Goths and
how he paid the penalty of his impiety. Valens, however ...
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Of the Expedition against the Persians.
... Book III. Chapter XVI."Of the expedition against the Persians. No sooner
had the Persians heard of the death of Constantius, than ...
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Hazael Makes an Expedition against the People of Israel and the ...
... From The Death Of Ahab To The Captivity Of The Ten Tribes. CHAPTER 8. Hazael Makes
An Expedition Against The People Of Israel And The Inhabitants Of Jerusalem. ...
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How Sennacherib Made an Expedition against Hezekiah; What
... From The Captivity Of The Ten Tribes To The First Year Of Cyrus. CHAPTER 1.
How Sennacherib Made An Expedition Against Hezekiah; What. ...
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How the Philistines Made Another Expedition against the Hebrews ...
... From The Death Of Eli To The Death Of Saul. CHAPTER 6. How The Philistines
Made Another Expedition Against The Hebrews And Were Beaten. ...
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How the Philistines Made Another Expedition against the Hebrews ...
... CHAPTER 9. How The Philistines Made Another Expedition Against The Hebrews Under
The Reign Of Saul; And How They Were Overcome By David's Slaying Goliath In ...
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Expedition (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The quality of being expedite; efficient promptness;
haste; dispatch; speed; quickness; as to carry the mail with expedition. ...
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Hammurabi
... Inauguration of His Image 4. The Capture of Rim-Sin 5. Various Works, and an Expedition
to Mesopotamia 6. His Final Years 7. No Record of His Expedition to ...
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Code (6 Occurrences)
... In December, 1901, and January, 1902, a French expedition under the leadership of
MJ de Morgan, the chief aim of which was the exploration of the old royal ...
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Arioch (6 Occurrences)
... name of the vassal king of Ellasar, under Chedorlaomer, king of Elam, and Amraphel,
king of Shinar (Babylonia), who took part in the expedition against Sodom ...
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Great (10383 Occurrences)
... during his occupancy of this post, Alexander, then only a youth of sixteen, had
to undertake a campaign against the Illyrians, probably a punitive expedition. ...
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Antiochus
... He was a "vile person." In a spirit of revenge he organized an expedition against
Jerusalem, which he destroyed, putting vast multitudes of its inhabitants to ...
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Ziklag (13 Occurrences)
... From this time it pertained to the kings of Judah (1 Samuel 27:6). During his absence
with his army to join the Philistine expedition against the Israelites (29 ...
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Nabathaeans
... but suffered a severe defeat East of the Jordan (Josephus, Ant, XIII, xiii, 5; BJ,
I, iv, 4). Antiochus XII of Coele-Syria next led an expedition against the ...
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Nabataeans
... but suffered a severe defeat East of the Jordan (Josephus, Ant, XIII, xiii, 5; BJ,
I, iv, 4). Antiochus XII of Coele-Syria next led an expedition against the ...
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Gaza (22 Occurrences)
... Thothmes III refers to it in the account of his expedition to Syria in 1479 BC,
and it occurs again in the records of the expedition of Seti I in 1313 BC ...
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