Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5200 Human civilisation » 5442 pilgrimage 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. The annual pilgrimages Exodus 34:23-24; Luke 2:41-42 See also Exodus 23:14,17; Deuteronomy 16:16; Deuteronomy 31:11; 2 Chronicles 5:2-3; 2 C 1,13; Lamentations 1:4; Ezekiel 46:9; Zechariah 14:16-19; John 5:1; John 7:14 Pilgrimages to Jerusalem Psalm 122:1-4 See also Psalm 84:5; Isaiah 2:3; Isaiah 30:29; Micah 4:2; Acts 2:5-11 Accompanying sacrifices Other centres of pilgrimage 1 Samuel 1:3; 1 Kings 3:4; Kings 12:26-30 Used metaphorically Genesis 47:9 See also Hebrews 11:13-16 See also
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