In the biblical context, travellers are often depicted as individuals on a journey, whether physical, spiritual, or both. The Bible contains numerous references to travellers, highlighting themes of faith, obedience, hospitality, and divine guidance.

Old Testament

1. Abraham: One of the most notable travellers in the Bible is Abraham, who was called by God to leave his homeland and journey to a land that God would show him. This journey is a significant act of faith and obedience. Genesis 12:1-4 states, "Then the LORD said to Abram, 'Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you.'"

2. The Israelites: The Exodus is a foundational narrative of the Israelites' journey from slavery in Egypt to the Promised Land. This journey, led by Moses, is marked by divine intervention and guidance, as seen in Exodus 13:21 : "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. Jacob: Jacob's travels are significant in the narrative of the patriarchs. His journey to Haran and his return to Canaan are pivotal moments in his life, marked by encounters with God, such as the dream of the ladder in Genesis 28:12-15 .

New Testament

1. Jesus: Jesus Himself was a traveller, moving from place to place to preach the Gospel. His travels throughout Galilee, Judea, and beyond are central to His ministry. 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."

2. The Apostles: The Acts of the Apostles records the extensive travels of the early disciples, particularly Paul, who undertook several missionary journeys to spread the Gospel. Acts 13:2-3 describes the commissioning of Paul and Barnabas: "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.'"

Themes and Lessons

1. Hospitality: The Bible emphasizes the importance of hospitality towards travellers. Hebrews 13:2 advises, "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it."

2. Divine Guidance: Travellers in the Bible often rely on God's guidance. Proverbs 3:5-6 encourages trust in the Lord: "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."

3. Faith and Obedience: The journeys undertaken by biblical figures often require faith and obedience to God's commands. This is exemplified in the life of Abraham and the Israelites, who trusted in God's promises despite uncertainties.

4. Spiritual Journey: Beyond physical travel, the Bible often uses the metaphor of a journey to describe the spiritual life of believers. Philippians 3:13-14 speaks to this journey: "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."

Travellers in the Bible are portrayed as individuals who embark on journeys that are both literal and symbolic, reflecting the broader spiritual journey of faith and reliance on God.4264. machaneh -- an encampment, camp
... From chanah; an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal
(of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars ...
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For Travellers.
... FOR TRAVELLERS. [218]1. In God's name let us on our way! [219]2. Wherever
I go, whate'er my task [220]3. O Lord, be this our vessel ...
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For Travellers the Parting.
... For Travellers The Parting. V. The Parting. 8,8,8,8. Einst fahren wir vom Vaterland.
[233]Albert Knapp. Now we must leave our father-land,. ...
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For Travellers on the Voyage.
... For Travellers On the Voyage. VI. On the Voyage. 8,7,8,7,7,7,7,7. In die Segel fanst
und linde. [235]de la Motte Fouqu??. On our sails all soft and sweetly,. ...
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For Travellers Prayers at Sea.
... For Travellers Prayers at Sea. III. Prayers at Sea. 8,8,8,8. O Herr lass unser
Schifflein heute. [229]F. Winkelmann. O Lord, be this our vessel now. ...
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For Travellers on the Sea-Shore
... For Travellers On the Sea-Shore. IV. On the Sea-Shore 10,10,10,4. Wie sch??umt so
feierlich. [231]de la Motte Fouqu??. Thou, solemn Ocean, rollest to the strand. ...
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For Travellers at the Outset of any Journey.
... For Travellers At the Outset of any Journey. I. At the Outset of any Journey.
8,8,8+4. In Gottesnamen reisen wir. [225]Anon. In God's name let us on our way! ...
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For Travellers on a Long and Perilous Journey.
... For Travellers On a Long and Perilous Journey. II. On a Long and Perilous Journey.
Written on a Journey to Russia and Persia, undertaken ...
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Fellow Travellers on Heaven's Highway.
... ORIGINAL HYMNS HYMN CLIII. Fellow Travellers on Heaven's Highway.
8.8.6.8.8.6 James Montgomery. Fellow Travellers on Heaven's Highway. ...
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Lyra Germanica: Second Series: The Christian Life
... FOR TRAVELLERS. For Travellers At the Outset of any Journey. For Travellers
On a Long and Perilous Journey. For Travellers Prayers at Sea. ...
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Missions; the Inquisition
... There were also travellers who made their way into the East from curiosity or some
other such reason, and brought home accounts of what they had seen. ...
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Travellers (8 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Travellers (8 Occurrences). Acts 19:29 The riot
and uproar spread through the whole city, till at last ...
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Fellow-travellers (1 Occurrence)
Fellow-travellers. Fellow-traveller, Fellow-travellers. Fellow-worker .
Multi-Version Concordance Fellow-travellers (1 Occurrence). ...
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Inn (7 Occurrences)
... In later times khans were erected for the accommodation of travellers. ... That inn
had an "inn-keeper," who attended to the wants of travellers. ...
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Travelers (6 Occurrences)
... byways. (WEB DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV). Job 6:19 Passengers of Tema looked
expectingly, Travellers of Sheba hoped for them. (See NAS RSV). ...
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Traveling (22 Occurrences)
... city was filled with confusion, they rushed also with one accord into the theatre,
having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, Macedonians, Paul's fellow-travellers. ...
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Traveller (9 Occurrences)

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Kinds (110 Occurrences)
... 1 Timothy 5:10 And if witness is given of her good works; if she has had the care
of children, if she has been kind to travellers, washing the feet of the ...
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Night's (13 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Jeremiah 9:2 If only I had in the waste land a night's resting-place
for travellers, so that I might go away, far from my people! ...
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Uproar (33 Occurrences)
... city, till at last with one accord they rushed into the Theatre, dragging with them
Gaius and Aristarchus, two Macedonians who were fellow travellers with Paul ...
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Gadara
... of Um-Keis are all troglodytes, `dwelling in tombs,' like the poor maniacs of old,
and occasionally they are almost as dangerous to unprotected travellers.". ...
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