Dictionary of Bible Themes A journey made to a holy or revered place as an act of devotion or duty. As well as Jerusalem, there were several such holy places in Israel. Exodus 34:23-24The annual pilgrimages Luke 2:41-42See also Exodus 23:14,17Deuteronomy 16:16; 31:11 2 Chronicles 5:2-3; 30:1,13 Lamentations 1:4 Ezekiel 46:9 Zechariah 14:16-19 John 5:1; 7:14 Psalms 122:1-4 Pilgrimages to Jerusalem See also Psalms 84:5Isaiah 2:3; 30:29 Micah 4:2 Acts 2:5-11 1 Kings 12:27-28 Accompanying sacrifices Isaiah 1:121 Samuel 1:3 Other centres of pilgrimage 1 Kings 3:4; 12:26-30Genesis 47:9 Used metaphorically See also Hebrews 11:13-16See also 4020 life of faith5312 feasting 5357 journey 5590 travel 5976 visiting 6606 access to God 7266 tribes of Israel 7354 feasts and festivals 8291 kindness 8622 worship 8769 idolatry, in OT |
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