In the context of the Bible, "landings" can refer to the act of arriving or coming ashore, particularly in relation to significant events or journeys undertaken by biblical figures. The concept of landings is often associated with divine guidance, fulfillment of God's promises, and the unfolding of His plans.

1. Noah's Ark Landing:

One of the most notable landings in the Bible is that of Noah's Ark. After the great flood, the Ark came to rest on the mountains of Ararat. This event marked a new beginning for humanity and the animal kingdom. Genesis 8:4 states, "On the seventeenth day of the seventh month, the ark came to rest on the mountains of Ararat." This landing signifies God's covenant with Noah and His promise never to destroy the earth with a flood again, as symbolized by the rainbow (Genesis 9:13-17).

2. The Israelites' Entrance into the Promised Land:

The Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land involved several significant landings. After wandering in the wilderness for forty years, the Israelites, under Joshua's leadership, crossed the Jordan River and entered Canaan. Joshua 3:17 describes this pivotal moment: "The priests carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firmly on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, while all Israel crossed over on dry ground, until the entire nation had completed the crossing." This landing fulfilled God's promise to Abraham regarding the inheritance of the land (Genesis 15:18-21).

3. Paul's Missionary Journeys:

The Apostle Paul's missionary journeys involved numerous landings as he spread the Gospel across the Roman Empire. One significant landing occurred on the island of Malta after a shipwreck. Acts 28:1 records, "Once we were safely ashore, we learned that the island was called Malta." This event led to the spread of Christianity on the island and demonstrated God's providence and protection over Paul and his companions.

4. Jesus' Landings:

Jesus' ministry included several landings that were pivotal to His mission. One such event is His landing on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, where He performed miracles and taught the crowds. In Mark 6:53-54 , it is written, "When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret and moored the boat. As soon as they got out of the boat, the people recognized Jesus." These landings were opportunities for Jesus to reveal His divine authority and compassion.

5. Symbolic Landings:

In a symbolic sense, landings can also represent spiritual arrivals or new beginnings in the life of a believer. The journey of faith often involves leaving behind the old and stepping into the new, much like the Israelites entering the Promised Land or Paul reaching new territories with the Gospel. These landings are marked by obedience, trust in God's promises, and the anticipation of His blessings.

Throughout the Bible, landings are moments of transition and transformation, where God's purposes are revealed and His faithfulness is demonstrated. They serve as reminders of His sovereignty and the fulfillment of His divine plan.4664. miphrats -- landing place
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The Coming of the Pharaoh
... The city's metals were polished, her streets were sprinkled and rolled, her stone
wharves scoured, her landings painted, her flambeaux new-soaked in pitch. ...
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The Touch that Cleanses
... be regarded as one) which are divided into three groups of three each, and are
separated by three sections of more general character, like three landings in a ...
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The Growth of the Old Testament Prophetic Histories
... Gilead remained beyond the Jordan; And Dan, why does he stay by the ships as an
alien? Asher sits still by the shore of the sea, And remains by its landings. ...
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The Tomb of the Pharaoh
... He approached the elaborate facade of the solemn portals, climbed the pairs of steps,
and paused at each of the many landings with a prayer for the success of ...
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Back to Memphis
... Their passenger and cargo shipped, the men fell to their oars and the craft shot
out of the still waters by the landings into midstream and turned toward the ...
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Tee Advice of Hotep
... astir. They went across the city toward the river and at the landings found
an early-rising boatman, who let them his bari. Kenkenes ...
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Under Ban of the Ritual
... wharf. Here the long landings of solid masonry, covered with deep water
four months of the year, were lined with vessels. Between ...
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Mormonites, or the Church of the Latter-Day Saints.
... wings of the building. This place has one of the best landings on the river,
and its trade is considerable. The number of inhabitants ...
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Introduction
... Florida. It seems also that landings were made at a number of places, and
a traffic carried on for short seasons with the natives. ...
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The Reaction against Egypt
... which opens on to a staircase of twenty-seven steps, leading to an inclined corridor;
other staircases of shallow steps follow with their landings; then come ...
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Landings (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Landings (1 Occurrence). ... Asher sat still at the coast
of the sea, settling down by his landings. (DBY NAS RSV). ...
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Landmark (5 Occurrences)

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Landing (4 Occurrences)

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Settling (3 Occurrences)
... Judges 5:17 Gilead stayed beyond the Jordan; and Dan, why did he abide with the
ships? Asher sat still at the coast of the sea, settling down by his landings. ...
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Coast (70 Occurrences)
... Judges 5:17 Gilead stayed beyond the Jordan; and Dan, why did he abide with the
ships? Asher sat still at the coast of the sea, settling down by his landings. ...
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Stayed (169 Occurrences)
... Judges 5:17 Gilead stayed beyond the Jordan; and Dan, why did he abide with the
ships? Asher sat still at the coast of the sea, settling down by his landings. ...
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Stay (221 Occurrences)
... Judges 5:17 Gilead stayed beyond the Jordan; and Dan, why did he abide with the
ships? Asher sat still at the coast of the sea, settling down by his landings. ...
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