Travelers
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Definition and Context:
Travelers in biblical times were individuals who journeyed from one place to another, often for trade, religious pilgrimage, or migration. The Bible provides numerous accounts of travelers, highlighting their experiences, challenges, and the spiritual lessons derived from their journeys.

Biblical Examples:

1. Abraham: One of the earliest and most significant travelers in the Bible, Abraham was called by God to leave his homeland and journey to a land that God would show him. 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 guidance and provision, 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. The Magi: The New Testament recounts the journey of the Magi, wise men from the East, who traveled to Bethlehem to worship the newborn Jesus. Matthew 2:1-2 records, "After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, asking, 'Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.'"

4. Paul the Apostle: Paul undertook several missionary journeys to spread the Gospel across the Roman Empire. His travels are documented in the Book of Acts, where he faced numerous hardships, including shipwrecks and imprisonment. Acts 13:2-3 describes the beginning of his first missionary journey: "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:

· Faith and Obedience: Travelers in the Bible often exemplify faith and obedience to God's call. Abraham's journey is a testament to trusting God's promises, even when the destination is unknown.

· Divine Guidance and Protection: The journeys of biblical travelers frequently highlight God's guidance and protection. The Israelites' journey through the wilderness is marked by God's presence in the form of a cloud and fire, symbolizing His constant care.

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

· Spiritual Pilgrimage: Many journeys in the Bible symbolize a spiritual pilgrimage, reflecting the believer's journey towards a deeper relationship with God. The Magi's journey to worship Jesus signifies the search for truth and divine revelation.

Challenges Faced by Travelers:

· Physical Hardships: Travelers often faced harsh conditions, including long distances, lack of resources, and natural obstacles. Paul's journeys, for instance, involved shipwrecks and perilous travels.

· Cultural and Social Barriers: Travelers encountered diverse cultures and societies, which sometimes led to misunderstandings and conflicts. Paul's experiences in different cities illustrate the challenges of cross-cultural communication.

· Spiritual Opposition: Many travelers faced spiritual opposition, as seen in the resistance to Paul's missionary work. Ephesians 6:12 reminds believers of the spiritual battles faced: "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms."

Conclusion:
The accounts of travelers in the Bible offer rich insights into the human experience of journeying, both physically and spiritually. They serve as reminders of the faith, perseverance, and divine guidance that accompany those who embark on journeys in obedience to God's call.
Greek
4923. sunodia -- a journey in company, by ext. a company (of ...
... a company (of travelers). Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: sunodia
Phonetic Spelling: (soon-od-ee'-ah) Short Definition: a company traveling ...
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Strong's Hebrew
1979. halikah -- a going, way, traveling company
... Word Origin from halak Definition a going, way, traveling company NASB Word Usage
march (1), procession (2), travelers (1), ways (2). company, going, walk, way. ...
/hebrew/1979.htm - 6k

5410b. nethibah -- path, pathway
... Word Origin from the same as nathib Definition path, pathway NASB Word Usage bypaths
(1), path (5), paths (12), streets (1), travelers* (1). 5410a, 5410b. ...
/hebrew/5410b.htm - 5k

1980. halak -- to go, come, walk
... strut (1), surely go (2), swept (1), take (6), taking (2), throng (1), took (1),
took for us to come (1), travel (3), traveled (1), travelers* (1), vagabond (1 ...
/hebrew/1980.htm - 8k

Library

The Travelers
... Chapter IV THE TRAVELERS. The Maccabee ... carry. The Maccabee noted finally
the entire absence of the travelers who fared in state. Not ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the city of delight/chapter iv the travelers.htm

Travelers by Sea and Land
... III. SACRAMENTS AND RITES Travelers by Sea and Land. [1588]415 Eternal Father!
strong to save [1589]416 Fierce was the wild billow ...
/.../travelers by sea and land.htm

Wesley's Advice to Travelers
... Chapter 11. "I do Indeed Live by Preaching"; Wesley's Advice to Travelers;
Wesley and the French Prisoners Wesley's Advice to Travelers. ...
/.../wesley/the journal of john wesley/wesleys advice to travelers.htm

Travelers by Sea and Land 419. With the Sweet Word of Peace
... III. SACRAMENTS AND RITES Travelers by Sea and Land 419. With the sweet word of
peace. 6.6.8.4 [1607]Verbum Pacis: William Henry Monk, 1889. George Watson, 1867 ...
/.../travelers by sea and land 6.htm

Travelers by Sea and Land 418. Maker of the Sea and Sky
... III. SACRAMENTS AND RITES Travelers by Sea and Land 418. Maker of the sea and sky.
LM [1605]Grace Church: Ignaz Joseph Pleyel (1757-1831); Arr. ...
/.../travelers by sea and land 5.htm

Travelers by Sea and Land 416. Fierce was the Wild Billow
... III. SACRAMENTS AND RITES Travelers by Sea and Land 416. Fierce was the wild billow.
6.4.6.4.D. [1600]Euroclydon: T. Tertius Noble, 1918. [1601]Aletheia: ...
/.../travelers by sea and land 3.htm

Travelers by Sea and Land 415. Eternal Father! Strong to Save
... III. SACRAMENTS AND RITES Travelers by Sea and Land 415. Eternal Father! strong
to save. Six 8's [1598]Melita: John B. Dykes, 1861. William Whiting, 1860; Alt. ...
/.../travelers by sea and land 2.htm

Travelers by Sea and Land 417. Safe Upon the Billowy Deep
... III. SACRAMENTS AND RITES Travelers by Sea and Land 417. Safe upon the billowy deep.
Four 7's [1603]Lew Trenchard: Cornish Folksong; harm. Winfred Douglas, 1918 ...
/.../travelers by sea and land 4.htm

"Peace be unto You"
... occasions. The houses are dark and silent, but the travelers make their way
through the narrow streets by the light of the rising moon. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/white/the desire of ages/chapter 84 peace be unto.htm

The Old Testament and Archeology
... Even before excavations were undertaken travelers had visited these different countries
and had reported their observations, but the information thus gained ...
/.../the christian view of the old testament/chapter iv the old testament.htm

Thesaurus
Travelers (6 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Travelers (6 Occurrences). Judges ... unoccupied. The
travelers walked through byways. (WEB DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Inn (7 Occurrences)
... residence; abode. 2. (n.) A house for the lodging and entertainment of travelers
or wayfarers; a tavern; a public house; a hotel. 3. (n ...
/i/inn.htm - 17k

Caravan (8 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) A company of travelers, pilgrims, or merchants, organized and equipped
for a long journey, or marching or traveling together, esp. ...
/c/caravan.htm - 11k

Shamgar (2 Occurrences)
... Deborah (Judges 5:6, 7) and followed those of Ehud, Israel's subjugation was so
complete that "the highways were unoccupied, and the travelers walked through ...
/s/shamgar.htm - 9k

Traveler (5 Occurrences)

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Exploration
... with a few brief additional references given by Greek and Roman authors; knowledge
concerning modern Palestine was limited to the reports of chance travelers. ...
/e/exploration.htm - 38k

Sea (4178 Occurrences)
... The toe of this peninsula is named Point Costigan, and the heel, Point Molyneux,
after two travelers who lost their lives about the middle of the 19th century ...
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Dead (580 Occurrences)
... The toe of this peninsula is named Point Costigan, and the heel, Point Molyneux,
after two travelers who lost their lives about the middle of the 19th century ...
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Unoccupied (4 Occurrences)
... Judges 5:6 "In the days of Shamgar the son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways
were unoccupied. The travelers walked through byways. (WEB KJV ASV WBS). ...
/u/unoccupied.htm - 7k

Ostrich (9 Occurrences)
... They horned on the trackless deserts that were dreaded by travelers, and when they
came feeding on the fringe of the wilderness, they fell into company with ...
/o/ostrich.htm - 18k

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Travelers (6 Occurrences)

Judges 5:6
"In the days of Shamgar the son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were unoccupied. The travelers walked through byways.
(WEB DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)

Job 6:19
Passengers of Tema looked expectingly, Travellers of Sheba hoped for them.
(See NAS RSV)

Job 28:4
He breaks open a shaft away from where people live. They are forgotten by the foot. They hang far from men, they swing back and forth.
(See RSV)

Isaiah 33:8
The highways are waste, no man is journeying there: the agreement is broken, he has made sport of the towns, he has no thought for man.
(See NIV)

Jeremiah 9:2
Who doth give me in a wilderness A lodging-place of travellers? And I leave my people, and go from them, For all of them 'are' adulterers, An assembly of treacherous ones.
(See NIV)

Ezekiel 39:11
It shall happen in that day, that I will give to Gog a place for burial in Israel, the valley of those who pass through on the east of the sea; and it shall stop those who pass through: and there shall they bury Gog and all his multitude; and they shall call it The valley of Hamon Gog.
(See RSV NIV)

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