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The concept of "explored" in the biblical context often relates to the act of searching, seeking, or investigating, both in a physical and spiritual sense. The Bible contains numerous instances where exploration is a key theme, whether it be the exploration of the Promised Land, the seeking of wisdom, or the pursuit of understanding God's will.

Exploration of the Promised Land

One of the most notable instances of exploration in the Bible is the exploration of Canaan by the twelve spies sent by Moses. In Numbers 13:1-2 , the Lord commands Moses, "Send out for yourself men to spy out the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites. Send one leader from each of their fathers’ tribes." This exploration was a pivotal moment for the Israelites as it tested their faith and trust in God's promises. The report of the spies, found in Numbers 13:25-33, reveals a contrast between the faith of Caleb and Joshua and the fear of the other ten spies, highlighting the importance of faith in God's provision and promises.

Spiritual Exploration

The Bible also encourages believers to explore and seek wisdom and understanding. Proverbs 2:4-5 states, "if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God." This passage emphasizes the value of diligently exploring the depths of God's wisdom and the rewards that come from such a pursuit. The exploration of spiritual truths is a lifelong journey for believers, one that requires dedication and a heart open to God's guidance.

Exploration of God's Creation

The exploration of God's creation is another theme found in Scripture. Psalm 19:1 declares, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands." This verse invites believers to explore and marvel at the natural world as a testament to God's creative power and majesty. The exploration of creation not only reveals the intricacies of God's handiwork but also inspires worship and reverence for the Creator.

Exploration in the New Testament

In the New Testament, exploration takes on a spiritual dimension as believers are called to explore the depths of Christ's love and the mysteries of the Gospel. Ephesians 3:18-19 encourages believers to "grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge." This exploration of Christ's love is central to the Christian faith, as it leads to a deeper relationship with God and a fuller understanding of His grace and mercy.

Conclusion

The theme of exploration in the Bible encompasses both physical journeys and spiritual quests. Whether it is the exploration of the Promised Land, the pursuit of wisdom, the marveling at creation, or the deepening of one's understanding of Christ's love, exploration is a vital aspect of the biblical narrative. Through exploration, believers are invited to grow in faith, knowledge, and reverence for God.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(imp. & p. p.) of Explore.
Greek
421. anexichniastos -- that cannot be traced out
... anexichniastos Phonetic Spelling: (an-ex-ikh-nee'-as-tos) Short Definition:
incomprehensible Definition: that cannot be explored, incomprehensible. ...
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Strong's Hebrew
8446. tur -- to seek out, spy out, explore
... root Definition to seek out, spy out, explore NASB Word Usage explore (1), explored
(1), explores (1), follow (1), guide (1), investigate (1), seek (2 ...
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Library

Some Indian Nations Received Christianity at that Time through the ...
... of Frumentius. It was as follows: The most celebrated philosophers among
the Greeks explored unknown cities and regions. Plato, the ...
/.../chapter xxiv some indian nations received.htm

Mystery and Faith
... The department that was unknown to us yesterday is explored to-day. Yesterday,
we thought it was all that remained to be explored ...
//christianbookshelf.org/chapin/the crown of thorns/mystery and faith.htm

Luke of Prague and the High Church Reaction. 1473-1530.
... Another explored the South of Russia, and the third sought Christians in Turkey.
And Luke himself had little more success. He explored ...
/.../hutton/history of the moravian church/chapter vi luke of prague.htm

The Project of French Empire and Evangelization --Its Wide and ...
... river of St. Lawrence. Long before the middle of the sixteenth century
Jacques Cartier had explored the St. Lawrence beyond the ...
/.../bacon/a history of american christianity/chapter iii the project of.htm

The Eighteenth Theban Dynasty --(Continued)
... and slaves of all ages. The distant regions explored by Hatshopsitu continued
to pay a tribute at intervals. A fleet went to Puanit ...
/.../chapter ithe eighteenth theban dynastycontinued.htm

The Old Testament and Archeology
... All these districts, which may be designated Bible lands, have been more or less
thoroughly explored, and in most of them excavations have been carried on. ...
/.../the christian view of the old testament/chapter iv the old testament.htm

Following Hard after God
... one encounter. It is only after long and loving mental intercourse that
the full possibilities of both can be explored. All social ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/tozer/the pursuit of god/i following hard after god.htm

The Foreword
... praying without ceasing. I am convinced that the people of God have not explored
the boundless possibilities of prayer. We evidently ...
//christianbookshelf.org/anderson/prayer availeth much/the foreword.htm

Saint George Releases the Six Champions.
... The Dwarf came back equally unsuccessful; but still numberless heaps had been turned
over, intricate passages explored, profound depths dived into, and ...
/.../the seven champions of christendom/chapter two saint george releases.htm

Preface.
... My theme has not the advantage of novelty: I cannot tell of a new country explored,
and a new people brought within the knowledge of the world; but it has the ...
/.../kennedy/life and work in benares and kumaon 1839-1877/preface.htm

Thesaurus
Explored (9 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Explore. Multi-Version Concordance Explored
(9 Occurrences). ... And Laban explored all the tent, but found nothing. (DBY). ...
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Explore (13 Occurrences)

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Gezer (14 Occurrences)
... GEZER. ge'-zer (gezer): A city of great military importance in ancient times,
the site of which has recently been thoroughly explored. ...
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Zin (9 Occurrences)
... The spies, who set out from Kadesh-barnea, explored the land from the wilderness
of Zin northward (Numbers 13:21; compare 32:8). It bordered with Judah "at the ...
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Eshcol (6 Occurrences)
... On their way back they explored the route which led into the south (the Negeb) by
the western edge of the mountains at Telilat el-`Anab, ie, "grape-mounds ...
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Edrei (8 Occurrences)
... It is, however, chiefly remarkable for the extraordinary subterranean city, as
yet only partially explored, cut in the rock under the town. ...
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Explores (1 Occurrence)

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Decide (33 Occurrences)
... from God. (WEY). Genesis 31:37 Whereas thou hast explored all my baggage,
what hast thou found of all thy household stuff? Set it ...
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Pi-beseth (1 Occurrence)
... TanTa. 2. Exploration: Pi-beseth was explored by Professor Naville under
the Egyptian Exploration Society in 1887-90. There were ...
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Pisidia (2 Occurrences)
... southern Galatia and the chief of a series of military colonies founded by Augustus,
and connected by a system of roads as yet insufficiently explored, to hold ...
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Explored (9 Occurrences)

Genesis 31:34
Now Rachel had taken the teraphim and put them under the camel's saddle; and she sat upon them. And Laban explored all the tent, but found nothing.
(DBY)

Genesis 31:37
Whereas thou hast explored all my baggage, what hast thou found of all thy household stuff? Set it here before my brethren and thy brethren, and let them decide between us both.
(DBY)

Numbers 13:32
They brought up an evil report of the land which they had spied out to the children of Israel, saying, "The land, through which we have gone to spy it out, is a land that eats up its inhabitants; and all the people who we saw in it are men of great stature.
(See NIV)

Numbers 14:6
Joshua the son of Nun and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, who were of those who spied out the land, tore their clothes:
(See NIV)

Numbers 14:7
and they spoke to all the congregation of the children of Israel, saying, "The land, which we passed through to spy it out, is an exceeding good land.
(See NIV)

Numbers 14:34
After the number of the days in which you spied out the land, even forty days, for every day a year, you will bear your iniquities, even forty years, and you will know my alienation.'
(See NIV)

Deuteronomy 1:24
And they turned and ascended the mountain, and came to the valley of Eshcol, and explored it.
(WBS NIV)

Ecclesiastes 2:3
I made a search with my heart to give pleasure to my flesh with wine, still guiding my heart with wisdom, and to go after foolish things, so that I might see what was good for the sons of men to do under the heavens all the days of their life.
(See NAS)

Jeremiah 31:37
Thus says Yahweh: If heaven above can be measured, and the foundations of the earth searched out beneath, then will I also cast off all the seed of Israel for all that they have done, says Yahweh.
(See RSV)

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