In the context of the Bible, the concept of "reaching" can be understood both literally and metaphorically, encompassing physical actions, spiritual aspirations, and divine interventions. The act of reaching often signifies a pursuit of something greater, whether it be God's presence, spiritual maturity, or the fulfillment of His promises.

Physical Reaching

The Bible contains numerous instances where reaching is depicted in a physical sense. One notable example is the account of the woman with the issue of blood, who reached out to touch the hem of Jesus' garment, believing that this act would bring healing. Her faith and determination are highlighted in Mark 5:27-29 : "When the woman heard about Jesus, she came up through the crowd behind Him and touched His cloak. For she kept saying, 'If only I touch His garments, I will be healed.' And immediately her bleeding stopped, and she sensed in her body that she was healed of her affliction."

Spiritual Reaching

Spiritually, reaching often symbolizes the believer's pursuit of a deeper relationship with God. The Apostle Paul speaks of this in Philippians 3:13-14 : "Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have laid hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus." Here, Paul describes his spiritual journey as a continuous effort to reach forward, striving for the ultimate goal of eternal life with Christ.

Divine Reaching

God's reaching out to humanity is a central theme throughout Scripture. The incarnation of Jesus Christ is the ultimate expression of God reaching down to mankind. John 1:14 states, "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth." This act of divine reaching is foundational to the Christian faith, demonstrating God's desire to bridge the gap between Himself and His creation.

Reaching in Prayer and Worship

Reaching is also evident in the practices of prayer and worship, where believers extend their hearts and minds toward God. Psalm 63:4 illustrates this: "So I will bless You as long as I live; in Your name I will lift my hands." The lifting of hands in worship is a physical manifestation of reaching out to God, symbolizing surrender, adoration, and a longing for His presence.

Reaching for the Lost

The Great Commission, as recorded in Matthew 28:19-20 , underscores the importance of reaching out to others with the message of the Gospel: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you." This commandment calls believers to actively reach out to the lost, sharing the hope and salvation found in Jesus Christ.

Conclusion

The theme of reaching in the Bible encompasses a wide range of actions and intentions, from physical touch to spiritual pursuit, and from divine intervention to evangelistic outreach. Each instance of reaching reflects a deeper truth about the relationship between God and humanity, highlighting the ongoing journey of faith and the call to extend God's love to the world.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Reach.4158. poderes -- reaching to the feet
... reaching to the feet. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: poderes Phonetic
Spelling: (pod-ay'-race) Short Definition: a long robe Definition: reaching to ...
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5053. teleutao -- to complete, to come to an end, hence to die
... 5053 () focuses on reaching the . Figuratively, 5053 ("come to closure")
means reaching one's everlasting destiny (good or bad). ...
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4931. sunteleo -- to complete, accomplish
... accomplish. 4931 (from 4862 , "closely " and 5055 , "to complete, finish") --
properly, (), reaching the desired -point (result, ). 4931 ...
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5048. teleioo -- to bring to an end, to complete, perfect
... Cognate: 5048 -- to consummate, reaching the , ie working through the entire
process (stages) to reach the phase (). See 5056 (). ...
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5046. teleios -- having reached its end, ie complete, by ext. ...
... See 5056 (). [This root () means "reaching the ()." It is well-illustrated with
the old pirate's telescope, unfolding (extending out) one stage at a time to ...
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2427. hikanoo -- to make sufficient
... fit, qualify. Cognate: 2427 -- properly, reaching the place of and hence
making someone , ie (competent). See 2425 (). Word Origin ...
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5082. telikoutos -- such as this, of persons so old, of things so ...
... large, important. 5082 (a strengthened form of , "so great") -- vast
(very great) -- , reaching (). Word Origin from a comp. of ...
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5056. telos -- an end, a toll
... 5056 (a neuter noun) -- properly, consummation (the , ), such as with all its .
[This root () means "reaching the ()." It is well-illustrated with the old ...
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2137. euodoo -- to have a prosperous journey
... From a compound of eu and hodos; to help on the road, ie (passively) succeed in
reaching; figuratively, to succeed in business affairs -- (have a) prosper(-ous ...
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1901. epekteino -- to extend, mid. to stretch forward
... Word Origin from epi and ekteino Definition to extend, mid. to stretch
forward NASB Word Usage reaching forward (1). reach forth. ...
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4473. mimshach -- perhaps expanded or far-reaching wings
... 4472, 4473. mimshach. 4474 . perhaps expanded or far-reaching wings.
Transliteration: mimshach Phonetic Spelling: (mim-shakh') Short Definition: anointed. ...
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5704. ad -- as far as, even to, up to, until, while
... 1), like (2), little while* (1), long (23), long* (25), momentary* (1), never*
(2), only (1), or (9), over (1), over there* (1), point (1), reaching (1), since ...
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749. arak -- fitting, proper
... be meet. (Aramaic) properly, corresponding to 'arak, but used only in the sense
of reaching to a given point; to suit -- be meet. see HEBREW 'arak. 748, 749. ...
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5060. naga -- to touch, reach, strike
... drawn near (1), drew near (1), follows (1), happened (1), happens (2), plagued
(1), pretended to be beaten (1), reach (4), reached (6), reaching (1), smitten ( ...
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Reaching Out for a World.
... The Church Reaching Out For a World. The Church of those first years
thoroughly understood what its great mission was to be. The ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks with world winners/reaching out for a world.htm

The Water-Mark of John's Gospel.
... Originally wooing means bending towards, inclining forward or reaching out towards
another. ... And that purpose puts the warm feel into the reaching out. ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on johns gospel/the water-mark of johns gospel.htm

The Redeemer's Return is Necessitated by the Lamentation of all ...
... LAMENTATION OF ALL CREATION. The effects of the Fall have been far-reaching""
By one man sin entered the world"(Rom.5:12). Not only was ...
/.../pink/the redeemers return/viii the redeemers return is.htm

The Flood-Tide of Power.
... Ezekiel's vision of the future capital of Israel gives prominence to a wonderful
river gradually reaching flood-tide and exerting untold influence. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on power/the flood-tide of power.htm

The New Evangelism: and Its Relation to Cardinal Doctrines
... The Gospel is not reaching men. There are hundreds of churches where the Gospel
is not reaching men. ... Why is the Gospel not reaching the Age? ...
/.../berkhof/new evangelism and other papers/the new evangelism and its.htm

Habakkuk-On his Watch-Tower
... 1. In a profound and far-reaching passage,"in two profound and far-reaching passages
indeed,"Pascal impresses on us, out of such Scripture as this, that ...
/.../whyte/lord teach us to pray/ix habakkuk-on his watch-tower.htm

The Story of one Furlough (1908-1910)
... Reaching Toronto, I learned that my eldest son was at death's door from repeated
attacks of rheumatic fever. He was then almost a day's journey away. ...
/.../goforth/how i know god answers prayer/vii the story of one.htm

Devout Customs and Usages
... are equally desirable. "The Cassock is a long coat, close-fitting, reaching
to the feet, and buttoned down the front. It is generally ...
/.../regester/the worship of the church/devout customs and usages.htm

His Journey to Rome, Venice, Jerusalem, and the Holy Land
... was danger there on account of the plague. After reaching the city, he found
the gates closed. He spent the night in a damp church ...
/.../loyola/the autobiography of st ignatius/chapter iv his journey to.htm

Further Proofs, from Ezekiel. Summary of the Prophetic Argument ...
... was looking toward the north, and each one's double-axe of dispersion was in his
hand: and one man in the midst of them, clothed with a garment reaching to the ...
/.../tertullian/an answer to the jews/chapter xi further proofs from ezekiel.htm

Reaching (22 Occurrences)
...Reaching (22 Occurrences). Luke 5:13 Reaching out His hand and touching him, Jesus
said, "I am willing; be cleansed!" And instantly the leprosy left him. (WEY). ...
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Profound (7 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Descending far below the surface; opening
or reaching to a great depth; deep. 2. (a.) Intellectually ...
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Arrival (19 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The act of reaching a destination, or coming to a place; the act of reaching
a place from a distance, whether by water (as in its original sense) or by ...
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Wing (18 Occurrences)
... 2 Chronicles 3:11 The wings of the cherubim were twenty cubits long: the wing of
the one cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house; and the ...
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Cherub (21 Occurrences)
... 2 Chronicles 3:11 The wings of the cherubim were twenty cubits long: the wing of
the one cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house; and the ...
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Tobit
... the Law, to give alms and not to take to wife a non-Jewish (EV "strange") maiden
(Tobit 4:3;). Proceeding on the journey they make a halt on reaching the Tigris ...
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Anaharath (1 Occurrence)
... the Law, to give alms and not to take to wife a non-Jewish (EV "strange") maiden
(Tobit 4:3;). Proceeding on the journey they make a halt on reaching the Tigris ...
/a/anaharath.htm - 87k

Ulai (2 Occurrences)
... all the waters of Southern Kurdistan, where, as the Sein Merre, it passes through
the inaccessible defiles of Luristan, its course before reaching the Kebir ...
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Wingspan (1 Occurrence)
... 2 Chronicles 3:11 And the wings of the cherubim were twenty cubits long: the wing
of the one cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house; and the ...
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Extended (40 Occurrences)
... 2 Chronicles 3:11 The wings of the cherubim were twenty cubits long: the wing of
the one cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house; and the ...
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