Topical Encyclopedia Traveling in biblical times was a significant aspect of life, often undertaken for various reasons such as trade, religious pilgrimage, military campaigns, or migration. The Bible provides numerous accounts of travel, reflecting both the physical and spiritual journeys of its characters.Old Testament In the Old Testament, travel is frequently depicted as a response to divine command or necessity. Abraham's journey from Ur to Canaan is a foundational narrative, illustrating obedience to God's call. Genesis 12:1-4 recounts, "The LORD said to Abram, 'Go from your country, your people and your father's household to the land I will show you.'" The Israelites' exodus from Egypt is another pivotal journey, symbolizing liberation and faith. Exodus 13:21 describes God's guidance: "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." Travel for trade and commerce is also evident. The account of the Queen of Sheba visiting Solomon (1 Kings 10:1-2) highlights the exchange of goods and wisdom: "When the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon and his relationship to the LORD, she came to test Solomon with hard questions." New Testament In the New Testament, travel is central to the spread of the Gospel. Jesus Himself traveled extensively throughout Judea and Galilee, teaching and performing miracles. Matthew 9:35 notes, "Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness." The missionary journeys of the Apostle Paul are well-documented, showcasing the early Church's expansion. Acts 13:2-3 records the Holy Spirit's directive: "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 Traveling in the Bible often carries a deeper spiritual significance, symbolizing the journey of faith and obedience to God's will. Hebrews 11:8-10 reflects on Abraham's faith: "By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going." The concept of pilgrimage is also significant, as seen in the Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-134), which were sung by those traveling to Jerusalem for the feasts. Psalm 122:1 expresses the joy of pilgrimage: "I was glad when they said to me, 'Let us go to the house of the LORD.'" Practical Aspects Travel in biblical times was often arduous and fraught with danger. Roads were primitive, and travelers faced threats from bandits and harsh weather. The parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37) illustrates the perils of travel and the call to compassion: "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he fell into the hands of robbers." Hospitality was a crucial aspect of travel, with hosts providing shelter and sustenance. Hebrews 13:2 advises, "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it." Conclusion Traveling in the Bible is a multifaceted theme, encompassing physical journeys, spiritual growth, and the spread of God's message. It serves as a reminder of the transient nature of life and the call to trust in God's guidance and provision. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Travel.Greek 4923. sunodia -- a journey in company, by ext. a company (of ... ... of travelers). Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: sunodia Phonetic Spelling: (soon-od-ee'-ah) Short Definition: a company traveling together, a ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4923.htm - 6k 1330. dierchomai -- to go through, go about, to spread 4848. sumporeuomai -- to journey together, hence to come together 4198. poreuomai -- to go 4898. sunekdemos -- a fellow traveler 4082. pera -- a leather pouch Strong's Hebrew 736. orechah -- a traveling company, caravan... 735, 736. orechah. 737 . a traveling company, caravan. Transliteration: orechah Phonetic Spelling: (o-rekh-aw') Short Definition: caravan. ... traveling company ... /hebrew/736.htm - 6k 1979. halikah -- a going, way, traveling company Library "Does this Railroad Lead to Heaven?" Fourth Commandment An Account of the Several Annual Conferences, and of the General ... A Personal Experience. He was Transfigured An Account of the General Conference of 1800 Preaching from the Stocks An Account of the General Conference of 1796 Volume iii. From the Year 1816 to the Year 1828. To his Praise! Thesaurus Traveling (22 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance Traveling (22 Occurrences). ... (WEB). Luke 9:53 They didn't receive him, because he was traveling with his face set towards Jerusalem. ... /t/traveling.htm - 12k Travel (25 Occurrences) Andronicus (1 Occurrence) Commerce (3 Occurrences) Travelled (7 Occurrences) Hospitality (9 Occurrences) Host (261 Occurrences) Timothy (28 Occurrences) Wanderings (7 Occurrences) Voyage (5 Occurrences) Resources Why does Acts 9:7 say that those traveling with Paul heard a voice, but Acts 22:9 says that they heard no voice? | GotQuestions.orgWhat happened on Paul's third missionary journey? | GotQuestions.org Who were the Waldensians, and what did they believe? | GotQuestions.org Traveling: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Traveling (22 Occurrences)Matthew 25:14 Mark 13:34 Luke 9:53 Luke 10:38 Luke 13:22 Luke 14:25 Luke 24:15 Acts 9:3 Acts 9:7 Acts 9:32 Acts 15:41 Acts 19:29 Genesis 17:8 Exodus 14:19 Exodus 17:1 1 Kings 18:27 Job 6:19 Song of Songs 3:7 Isaiah 21:13 Isaiah 33:8 Isaiah 60:15 Isaiah 63:1 Subtopics Related Terms |