The term "moveable" in the context of the Bible often refers to objects or possessions that can be transported or relocated, as opposed to immovable or fixed items. This concept is significant in various biblical narratives and teachings, reflecting both the physical and spiritual aspects of life.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the idea of moveable possessions is frequently encountered in the context of nomadic lifestyles. The patriarchs, such as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, lived as sojourners in the land, moving from place to place with their families, livestock, and belongings. Genesis 13:5-6 describes how "Lot, who was traveling with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents. But the land could not support them while they stayed together, for their possessions were so great that they were unable to remain together."

The Tabernacle, a central element of Israelite worship, was designed to be moveable. As the Israelites journeyed through the wilderness, the Tabernacle was dismantled and transported, symbolizing God's presence with His people wherever they went. Exodus 40:36-38 states, "Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out through all the stages of their journey. If the cloud was not lifted, they would not set out until the day it was taken up. For the cloud of the LORD was over the tabernacle by day, and fire was in the cloud by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel through all their journeys."

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the concept of moveable possessions is less about physical objects and more about the transient nature of earthly life. Jesus taught about the impermanence of worldly wealth and the importance of storing up treasures in heaven. In Matthew 6:19-21 , Jesus instructs, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

The Apostle Paul also emphasizes the temporary nature of earthly life and possessions. In 2 Corinthians 4:18 , he writes, "So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."

Spiritual Implications

The concept of moveable possessions in the Bible serves as a metaphor for the believer's journey through life. Just as the Israelites carried the Tabernacle through the wilderness, Christians are called to carry their faith and the presence of God with them wherever they go. The transient nature of moveable possessions reminds believers to focus on eternal values rather than temporary, earthly gains.

The Bible encourages a perspective that values spiritual growth and eternal treasures over material wealth. This perspective is rooted in the understanding that life on earth is temporary and that true fulfillment is found in a relationship with God and the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ.

On the Study of Zoology.
... technically the "carapace," ending in front in a sharp spine, on either side of
which are the curious compound eyes, set upon the ends of stout moveable stalks ...
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On the Soul (Anima).
... For who can rationally deny that they are "sensible and moveable?" But if that
definition appear to be correct, according to which a soul is said to be a ...
/.../origen/origen de principiis/chapter viii on the soul anima.htm

Of the World, and Its Parts, the Elements and Seasons.
... race, [259] make use of fire, which is given to us as a proof of immortality, since
fire is from heaven; and its nature, inasmuch as it is moveable and rises ...
/.../lactantius/the divine institutes/chap x of the world and.htm

On the Arian Symbol "Unoriginate. " this Term Afterwards Adopted ...
... And so Plotinus himself, It is as if one were to place Good as the centre, Intellect
like an immoveable circle round, and Soul a moveable circle, and moveable ...
/.../select works and letters or athanasius/chapter vii on the arian symbol.htm

The Promise in 2 Samuel, Chap. vii.
... Nathan, addressed in 2 Samuel 7.to David, when he had adopted the resolution of
building to the Lord a fixed temple, instead of the moveable tabernacle which ...
/.../hengstenberg/christology of the old testament/the promise in 2 samuel.htm

Beasts Similarly Subject to the Law of Mutation.
... any train; many-coloured, diverse-coloured, and versi-coloured; never itself, ever
another, albeit ever itself when other; in a word, mutable as oft as moveable ...
/.../tertullian/on the pallium/chapter iii beasts similarly subject to.htm

The Illusiveness of Life.
... admitted in the text, "In the land of promise he sojourned as in a strange country;"
he dwelt there in tents"in changeful, moveable tabernacles"not ...
/.../robertson/sermons preached at brighton/vi the illusiveness of life.htm

The Infallibility of God's Purpose
... been "our dwelling-place in all generations." The fleeting things of human life,
and the fickle thoughts and showy deeds of men, are as moveable and changeable ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 7 1861/the infallibility of gods purpose.htm

River and Rock
... even more strongly than in our translation, 'the world' is in the act of 'passing
away.' Like the slow travelling of the scenes of some moveable panorama which ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/river and rock.htm

The Temple Spoken of by Christ is the Church. Application to the ...
... peace has arrived; he builds the temple for the glory of God in the Jerusalem on
earth, so that worship may no longer be celebrated in a moveable erection like ...
/.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of john/23 the temple spoken of.htm

Moveable (1 Occurrence)
...Moveable (1 Occurrence). Proverbs 5:6 Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life,
her ways are moveable, that thou canst not know them. (KJV). ...
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Ponder (10 Occurrences)
... (KJV DBY WBS YLT). Proverbs 5:6 Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her
ways are moveable, that thou canst not know them. (KJV DBY WBS YLT NAS). ...
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Canst (62 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Proverbs 5:6 Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life,
her ways are moveable, that thou canst not know them. (KJV WBS). ...
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Moved (316 Occurrences)

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Shouldest (79 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Proverbs 5:6 Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life,
her ways are moveable, that thou canst not know them. (KJV). ...
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Move (113 Occurrences)

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Path (91 Occurrences)
... Proverbs 5:6 Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable,
that thou canst not know them. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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