In the biblical context, the term "guides" refers to individuals or entities that lead, direct, or influence others in their spiritual, moral, or physical journey. The concept of guidance is deeply rooted in Scripture, where God Himself is often depicted as the ultimate guide for His people.

Divine Guidance

The Bible frequently emphasizes God's role as the supreme guide. In Psalm 23:1-3 , David declares, "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in paths of righteousness for the sake of His name." Here, God is portrayed as a shepherd who provides, leads, and restores, guiding His people along righteous paths.

Similarly, in Isaiah 58:11 , the prophet assures, "The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail." This passage highlights God's promise to guide and sustain His people even in challenging circumstances.

Human Guides

In addition to divine guidance, the Bible also acknowledges the role of human guides. Leaders, prophets, and teachers are often appointed to guide others in understanding and following God's will. For instance, Moses served as a guide for the Israelites during their exodus from Egypt, as seen in Exodus 13:21 : "And the LORD went before them in a pillar of cloud to guide their way by day and in a pillar of fire to give them light by night, so that they could travel by day or night."

The New Testament also speaks of spiritual guides within the church. In Ephesians 4:11-12 , Paul writes, "And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ." These roles are established to guide believers in their spiritual growth and service.

The Holy Spirit as Guide

The Holy Spirit is a central figure in guiding believers. Jesus promised the Holy Spirit as a guide to His disciples, saying in John 16:13 , "However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come." The Holy Spirit leads believers into truth, providing wisdom and understanding.

Warnings Against False Guides

Scripture also warns against false guides who lead people astray. Jesus cautioned in Matthew 15:14 , "Leave them; they are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit." This warning underscores the importance of discerning true guidance from deception.

Conclusion

The Bible presents a comprehensive view of guidance, emphasizing the importance of seeking divine direction, recognizing the role of appointed human guides, and relying on the Holy Spirit for truth. Believers are encouraged to discern and follow true guidance while being wary of false leaders.2941. kubernesis -- steering, government, administration
... 2941 -- properly, someone who steers (guides) a ship; (figuratively) the divine
calling which empowers someone to in affairs relating to the Church. ...
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3595. hodegos -- a leader, guide
... teacher. Word Origin from hodos and hegeomai Definition a leader, guide
NASB Word Usage guide (2), guides (3). guide, leader. From ...
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1247. diakoneo -- to serve, minister
... move." See 1249 (). 1247 ("to serve") means caring for the needs of others
as the Lord guides in an , way. [See the close connection ...
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3594. hodegeo -- to lead, guide, teach
... instruct, teach. Word Origin from hodegos Definition to lead, guide, teach
NASB Word Usage guide (3), guides (2). guide, lead. From ...
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5148. nachah -- to lead, guide
... root Definition to lead, guide NASB Word Usage brings (1), brought (1), guide (7),
guided (6), guides (1), lead (14), leads (1), led (5), left (1), put (1 ...
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The Creed and the Lord's Prayer as Guides to the Interpretation of ...
... CHAPTER II. The Creed and the Lord's Prayer as Guides to the Interpretation
of the Theological Virtues of Faith, Hope, and Love. ...
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Many Eminent Christian Writers have Carefully and Fully Refuted ...
... Chapter V."Many Eminent Christian Writers Have Carefully and Fully Refuted
the Heresy These the Author Makes His Own Guides. My ...
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The World-Winning Climb.
... There were two parties in the little square of the town, making their
preparations with the guides. One ... delicacies. The guides laughed. ...
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Grace and Holiness.
... God guides us by His Spirit, reigning supreme within our hearts. He also
guides us by the counsels and principles of His Word. These ...
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The Guiding Pillar
... God guides us by circumstances, God guides us by His word, God guides us by His
Spirit, speaking through our common-sense and in our understandings, and, most ...
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Why the Pharisees were not a Plant of God. Teaching of Origen on ...
... it necessary to introduce these matters, even though they may have been spoken by
way of digression, because of the saying, "They are blind guides of the blind ...
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Parable of the Good Shepherd. --The Parable Extended. --Christ the ...
... Christ proceeded to characterize the Pharisees, with just severity, as false guides
of the people; doubtless having in view at the time the conduct of the ...
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The Best Way to Baffle the Craft of the Enemy, is to be Subjected ...
... Masters, then would the Devils have dazled our Eyes by transforming themselves into
Angels of Light: therefore it was convenient that for Guides and Counsellors ...
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Love and Peace.
... Along the straight pathway He guides the soul into deeper and fuller
experience of His unchanging, unerring, and unending love. ...
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Jesus' Last Public Discourse. Denunciation of Scribes and ...
... [As teachers of the law of Moses the scribes and Pharisees were the only religious
guides whom the people had, so they were obliged to follow them as ...
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Guides (24 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Guides (24 Occurrences). Matthew 15:14 Leave
them alone. They are blind guides of the blind. If ...
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Advisers (22 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Proverbs 11:14 When there is no helping suggestion the people will have
a fall, but with a number of wise guides they will be safe. (See NIV). ...
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Blind (91 Occurrences)
... Matthew 15:14 Leave them alone. They are blind guides of the blind. ... Matthew
23:24 You blind guides, who strain out a gnat, and swallow a camel! ...
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Guide (89 Occurrences)
... directs another in his way or course, as in a strange land; one who exhibits points
of interest to strangers; a conductor; also, that which guides; a guidebook ...
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Strain (5 Occurrences)
... stran (diulizo, "to strain off," "to filter"): Matthew 23:24, "Ye blind guides,
that strain out the gnat, and swallow the camel" The imagery is that of a ...
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Guiding (69 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Guide. Multi-Version Concordance
Guiding (69 Occurrences). Matthew 15:14 Let them be: they are blind guides. ...
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Camel (13 Occurrences)
... for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God" (Matthew 19:24 Mark 10:25 Luke
18:25); (3) the proverb applied to the Pharisees as blind guides, "that strain ...
/c/camel.htm - 21k

Wandering (120 Occurrences)
... are women. O my people, your guides are the cause of your wandering, turning
your footsteps out of the right way. (BBE). Isaiah 3 ...
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Vanish (21 Occurrences)
... do a strange thing among this people, a thing to be wondered at: and the wisdom
of their wise men will come to nothing, and the sense of their guides will no ...
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Zo'an (7 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 19:11 The chiefs of Zoan are completely foolish; the wisest guides of Pharaoh
have become like beasts: how do you say to Pharaoh, I am the son of the ...
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