Jump to: ATS • ISBE • Easton's • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia In the biblical context, the concept of a journey is rich with spiritual and literal significance. Throughout Scripture, journeys often symbolize the path of faith, obedience, and the unfolding of God's divine plan. The Bible recounts numerous journeys undertaken by individuals and groups, each with its own purpose and lessons.Old Testament Journeys 1. Abraham's Journey: One of the earliest and most significant journeys in the Bible is that of Abraham. In Genesis 12:1, God commands Abram, "Go forth from your country, your people, and your father’s household to the land I will show you." This journey from Ur to Canaan marks the beginning of the covenant relationship between God and Abraham, setting the stage for the nation of Israel. 2. The Exodus: The journey of the Israelites from Egypt to the Promised Land is a central narrative in the Old Testament. This journey, led by Moses, is a powerful symbol of liberation and faith. In Exodus 13:21, it is written, "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." 3. The Wilderness Wanderings: Following the Exodus, the Israelites' 40-year journey in the wilderness is a period of testing and reliance on God. Deuteronomy 8:2 reflects on this time: "Remember that the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commandments." New Testament Journeys 1. Jesus' Ministry: The Gospels recount the journeys of Jesus as He traveled throughout Galilee, Judea, and beyond, preaching, teaching, and performing miracles. His journey to Jerusalem, culminating in His crucifixion and resurrection, is the fulfillment of His earthly mission. In Luke 9:51, it is noted, "As the time approached for Him to be taken up, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem." 2. The Apostolic Journeys: The Book of Acts details the missionary journeys of the apostles, particularly Paul, as they spread the Gospel throughout the Roman Empire. Paul's journeys are marked by both hardship and divine guidance. 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.' So after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off." Spiritual Significance In a spiritual sense, the journey is often used as a metaphor for the believer's walk with God. The Christian life is depicted as a pilgrimage, a journey toward spiritual maturity and eternal life. Hebrews 11:13-16 speaks of the patriarchs as "strangers and exiles on the earth," seeking a heavenly homeland. The journey motif in Scripture encourages believers to trust in God's guidance, remain faithful amidst trials, and look forward to the ultimate destination of eternal life with God. As Proverbs 3:5-6 advises, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." ATS Bible Dictionary JourneyA "sabbath-day's journey," among the Jews, seems to have been reckoned at about seven furlongs, or nearly one mile, Matthew 24:20 Acts 1:12. An ordinary day's journey is about twenty miles. Persons starting on a journey in the East frequently make their first stage a short one, that they may the more easily send back for any forgotten articles or necessary supplies. This may perhaps apply to the "day's journey" of the parents of Jesus, mentioned in Luke 2:44. For the journeyings of the Israelites, see EXODUS, and WANDERINGS. Easton's Bible Dictionary (1.) A day's journey in the East is from 16 to 20 miles (Numbers 11:31). (2.) A Sabbath-day's journey is 2,000 paces or yards from the city walls (Acts 1:12). According to Jewish tradition, it was the distance one might travel without violating the law of Exodus 16:29. (see SABBATH.) Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) The travel or work of a day.2. (n.) Travel or passage from one place to another; hence, figuratively, a passage through life. 3. (v. i.) To travel from place to place; to go from home to a distance. 4. (v. t.) To traverse; to travel over or through. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia DAY'S JOURNEYjur'-ni (derekh yom, Genesis 30:36 Numbers 10:33; Numbers 11:31; hemeras hodos, Luke 2:44): The common way of estimating distances in the East is by hours and days. This is natural in a country where roads are mere bridle paths or non-existent, as in the desert. The distance traveled must of course differ largely according to the difficulties of the way, and it is more important to know where night will overtake the traveler than the actual distance accomplished. A day's journey is now commonly reckoned at about 3 miles per hour, the distance usually covered by a loaded mule, the number of hours being about 8. Hence, a day's journey is about 24 miles, and this may be taken as a fair estimate for Bible times. JOURNEY jur'-ni. SABBATH DAY'S JOURNEY jur'-ni (sabbatou hodos): Used only in Acts 1:12, where it designates the distance from Jerusalem to the Mount of Olives, to which Jesus led His disciples on the day of His ascension. The expression comes from rabbinical usage to indicate the distance a Jew might travel on the Sabbath without transgressing the Law, the command against working on that day being interpreted as including travel (see Exodus 16:27-30). The limit set by the rabbis to the Sabbath day's journey was 2,000 cubits from one's house or domicile, which was derived from the statement found in Joshua 3:4 that this was the distance between the ark and the people on their march, this being assumed to be the distance between the tents of the people and the tabernacle during the sojourn in the wilderness. Hence, it must have been allowable to travel thus far to attend the worship of the tabernacle. We do not know when this assumption in regard to the Sabbath day's journey was made, but it seems to have been in force in the time of Christ. The distance of the Mount of Olives from Jerusalem is stated in Josephus (Ant., XX, viii, 6) to have been five stadia or furlongs and in BJ, V, ii, 3, six stadia, the discrepancy being explained by supposing a different point of departure. This would make the distance of the Sabbath day's journey from 1,000 to 1,200 yards, the first agreeing very closely with the 2,000 cubits. The rabbis, however, invented a way of increasing this distance without technically infringing the Law, by depositing some food at the 2,000-cubit limit, before the Sabbath, and declaring that spot a temporary domicile. They might then proceed 2,000 cubits from this point without transgressing the Law. Greek 2137. euodoo -- to have a prosperous journey ... to have a prosperous journey. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: euodoo Phonetic Spelling: (yoo-od-o'-o) Short Definition: I cause to prosper, have a happy ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2137.htm - 7k 3597. hodoiporia -- a journey 4197. poreia -- a journey 4922. sunodeuo -- to journey with 1279. diaporeuomai -- to pass across, journey through 4848. sumporeuomai -- to journey together, hence to come together 4923. sunodia -- a journey in company, by ext. a company (of ... 3593. hodeuo -- to travel 589. apodemeo -- to be or go abroad 3598. hodos -- a way, road Strong's Hebrew 5265. nasa -- to pull out or up, set out, journey... nasa. 5266 . to pull out or up, set out, journey. Transliteration: nasa Phonetic Spelling: (naw-sah') Short Definition: journeyed. Word Origin a prim. ... /hebrew/5265.htm - 6k 4109. mahalak -- a walk, journey, a going 1870. derek -- way, road, distance, journey, manner 4550. massa -- a pulling up, breaking (camp), setting out, a ... 7788. shur -- perhaps to travel, journey 732. arach -- to wander, journey, go 7272. regel -- foot 3922. Lekah -- a place in Judah 6213. asah -- do, make 6718. tsayid -- hunting, game Library The Journey to Jerusalem The Blessed Journey The End of the Journey Journey to Evora The Census and the Journey of the Holy Family January the First the Unknown Journey What Life's Journey May Be A Weekly Journey Round the World. Wesley on a Sentimental Journey For Travellers on a Long and Perilous Journey. Thesaurus Journey (214 Occurrences)... (1.) A day's journey in the East is from 16 to 20 miles (Numbers 11:31). (2.) A Sabbath-day's journey is 2,000 paces or yards from the city walls (Acts 1:12). ... /j/journey.htm - 42k Day's (19 Occurrences) Derbe (4 Occurrences) Zenas (1 Occurrence) Travel (25 Occurrences) Trophimus (3 Occurrences) Outcome (26 Occurrences) Quail (5 Occurrences) Wallet (7 Occurrences) Iconium (6 Occurrences) Resources What is a spiritual journey? | GotQuestions.orgWhat happened on Paul's second missionary journey? | GotQuestions.org What happened on Paul's third missionary journey? | GotQuestions.org Journey: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Journey (214 Occurrences)Matthew 10:10 Matthew 15:32 Matthew 21:33 Matthew 25:14 Matthew 25:15 Mark 6:8 Mark 10:17 Mark 12:1 Mark 13:34 Luke 2:44 Luke 9:3 Luke 10:33 Luke 10:38 Luke 11:6 Luke 12:35 Luke 13:31 Luke 13:33 Luke 14:25 Luke 15:13 Luke 17:11 Luke 20:9 John 4:6 Acts 1:12 Acts 8:39 Acts 9:3 Acts 9:17 Acts 9:27 Acts 10:9 Acts 16:3 Acts 21:5 Acts 21:15 Acts 22:6 Acts 26:13 Acts 27:9 Acts 27:10 Romans 1:10 Romans 15:24 1 Corinthians 16:4 1 Corinthians 16:6 1 Corinthians 16:11 2 Corinthians 1:16 1 Timothy 1:3 2 Timothy 4:7 Titus 3:13 3 John 1:6 Genesis 24:21 Genesis 24:27 Genesis 24:40 Genesis 24:42 Genesis 24:56 Genesis 28:20 Genesis 29:1 Genesis 30:36 Genesis 31:23 Genesis 33:12 Genesis 33:14 Genesis 35:5 Genesis 35:16 Genesis 42:25 Genesis 42:38 Genesis 43:15 Genesis 45:21 Genesis 45:23 Genesis 45:24 Genesis 46:1 Genesis 48:7 Exodus 3:18 Exodus 4:24 Exodus 5:3 Exodus 8:27 Exodus 12:11 Exodus 12:37 Exodus 13:20 Exodus 14:15 Exodus 15:22 Exodus 16:1 Exodus 17:1 Exodus 18:8 Exodus 19:2 Exodus 33:12 Exodus 40:36 Exodus 40:37 Numbers 2:9 Numbers 2:16 Numbers 2:17 Numbers 2:24 Numbers 2:31 Numbers 9:10 Numbers 9:13 Numbers 9:17 Numbers 9:18 Numbers 9:19 Numbers 9:20 Numbers 9:21 Numbers 9:22 Numbers 9:23 Numbers 10:5 Numbers 10:6 Numbers 10:12 Numbers 10:13 Subtopics Related Terms Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences) Kibrothhattaavah (5 Occurrences) |