The term "going-out" in the biblical context often refers to the act of leaving or departing from a place, and it can carry both literal and metaphorical meanings. This concept is woven throughout the Scriptures, illustrating various aspects of God's interaction with His people, their obedience, and their journeys.

Exodus and Deliverance

One of the most significant instances of "going-out" is the Exodus, where the Israelites departed from Egypt under the leadership of Moses. This event is foundational in the history of Israel and is frequently referenced throughout the Bible. In Exodus 12:41 , it is recorded, "At the end of the 430 years, to the very day, all the LORD’s divisions went out of the land of Egypt." This going-out was not merely a physical departure but a divine act of deliverance, symbolizing liberation from bondage and the beginning of a covenant relationship with God.

Journeys and Pilgrimages

The concept of going-out is also evident in the journeys and pilgrimages undertaken by biblical figures. Abraham's departure from Ur to the land God promised him is a prime example. In Genesis 12:1 , God commands, "Go forth from your country, your people, and your father’s household to the land I will show you." Abraham's obedience in going out is seen as an act of faith and trust in God's promises.

Daily Life and Routine

In a more mundane sense, going-out can refer to the daily activities and routines of individuals. Deuteronomy 28:6 states, "You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out." This verse highlights the comprehensive nature of God's blessing on the lives of the obedient, encompassing all aspects of their daily movements and activities.

Metaphorical and Spiritual Implications

The idea of going-out also carries metaphorical and spiritual implications. In the New Testament, Jesus speaks of Himself as the Good Shepherd, and His followers as sheep who go in and out and find pasture (John 10:9). This imagery conveys the safety, provision, and freedom found in Christ, emphasizing the spiritual journey of believers as they follow Him.

Prophetic and Eschatological Contexts

Prophetically, going-out can signify the movement of God's people in response to His call or judgment. In Isaiah 55:12 , the prophet declares, "You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands." This passage envisions a future restoration and exodus, filled with joy and divine guidance.

Conclusion

The theme of going-out in the Bible is rich with meaning, encompassing physical journeys, spiritual obedience, and divine deliverance. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the call to trust and follow Him in every aspect of life.1841. exodos -- a departure
... Feminine Transliteration: exodos Phonetic Spelling: (ex'-od-os) Short Definition:
an exit, departure, death Definition: (a) an exit, going out, departure from ...
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1366. distomos -- double-mouthed, two-edged
... like a "two-edged" sword with both sides of the blade sharpened to an edge;
(figuratively) what penetrates at every point of contact, coming in or going out. ...
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902. baion -- a palm branch
... palm branch. A diminutive of a derivative probably of the base of basis; a palm
twig (as going out far) -- branch. see GREEK basis. (baia) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
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3318. yatsa -- to go or come out
... escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out),
(able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have ...
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Going Out and Going In
... II. PETER GOING OUT AND GOING IN. 'An entrance ... my decease.'"2 Peter
1:11, 15. I do not like, and do not often indulge in, the ...
/.../expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/going out and going in.htm

Of a Spiritual Going Out with all virtues
... THE ADORNMENT OF THE SPIRITUAL MARRIAGE: THE FIRST BOOK CHAPTER XI. OF
A SPIRITUAL GOING OUT WITH ALL VIRTUES. Now understand and ...
/.../john/the adornment of the spritual marriage/chapter xi of a spiritual.htm

There is a Road Going Out of Jericho and Leading to the River ...
... Chapter 35. There is a road going out of Jericho and leading to the river
Jordan? There is a road going out of Jericho and leading ...
/.../unknown/the gospel of pseudo-matthew/chapter 35 there is a.htm

What is Meant by the Good Going Out to See the Punishment of the ...
... Book XX. Chapter 22."What is Meant by the Good Going Out to See the
Punishment of the Wicked. But in what way shall the good go ...
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How Brother Giles was Miraculously Assisted in a Great Necessity ...
... CHAPTER VI HOW BROTHER GILES WAS MIRACULOUSLY ASSISTED IN A GREAT NECESSITY WHEN,
BY REASON OF A HEAVY FALL OF SNOW, HE WAS HINDERED FROM GOING OUT TO QUEST. ...
/.../the little flowers of st francis of assisi/chapter vi how brother giles.htm

Showing How the Established Man Shall Go Out in Four Ways
... The first going out shall be towards God and towards all saints; the second going
out shall be towards sinners and towards all perverted men; the third going ...
/.../john/the adornment of the spritual marriage/chapter xxxix showing how the.htm

How Our Spirit is Called to Go Out in Contemplation and Fruition
... Here there arise and begin an eternal going out and an eternal work which is without
beginning; for here there is a beginning with beginning. ...
/.../john/the adornment of the spritual marriage/chapter iii how our spirit.htm

Whatever Has Been Rightly Said by the Heathen, we must Appropriate ...
... which the people of Israel hated and fled from, but also vessels and ornaments of
gold and silver, and garments, which the same people when going out of Egypt ...
/.../on christian doctrine in four books /chapter 40 whatever has been rightly.htm

Having Called a Council, the High Priests and Scribes Annas and ...
... And the runner going out, and recognising Him, adored Him, and took his cloak into
his hand, and spread it on the ground, and says to him: My lord, walk on this ...
/.../unknown/the gospel of nicodemus /chapter 1 having called a.htm

Dying Lamps
... The former reads 'going out,' instead of 'gone out,' a rendering which the Old Version
has, unfortunately, relegated to the margin. ... 'Our lamps are going out.'. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/dying lamps.htm

Going-out (1 Occurrence)
Going-out. Going, Going-out. Goings . Multi-Version Concordance
Going-out (1 Occurrence). 2 Samuel 3:25 Thou knowest ...
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Births (34 Occurrences)
... families, by the house of their fathers, in the number of names, by their polls,
every male from a son of twenty years and upward, every one goingout to the ...
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Extending (15 Occurrences)
... in one branch, a bud and a flower; and three cups made like almond blossoms in the
other branch, a bud and a flower, so for the six branches goingout of the ...
/e/extending.htm - 11k

Bulb (4 Occurrences)
... in one branch, a bud and a flower; and three cups made like almond blossoms in the
other branch, a bud and a flower, so for the six branches goingout of the ...
/b/bulb.htm - 8k

Bud (23 Occurrences)
... in one branch, a bud and a flower; and three cups made like almond blossoms in the
other branch, a bud and a flower, so for the six branches goingout of the ...
/b/bud.htm - 14k

Capital (29 Occurrences)
... in one branch, a bud and a flower; and three cups made like almond blossoms in the
other branch, a bud and a flower, so for the six branches goingout of the ...
/c/capital.htm - 16k

Branches (103 Occurrences)
... Exodus 25:32 There shall be six branches goingout of its sides: three branches
of the lampstand out of its one side, and three branches of the lampstand out ...
/b/branches.htm - 39k

Branch (60 Occurrences)
... in one branch, a bud and a flower; and three cups made like almond blossoms in the
other branch, a bud and a flower, so for the six branches goingout of the ...
/b/branch.htm - 28k

Lampstand (38 Occurrences)
... Exodus 25:32 There shall be six branches goingout of its sides: three branches
of the lampstand out of its one side, and three branches of the lampstand out ...
/l/lampstand.htm - 24k

Six (198 Occurrences)
... Exodus 25:32 There shall be six branches goingout of its sides: three branches
of the lampstand out of its one side, and three branches of the lampstand out ...
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