Strong's Lexicon poreia: Journey, way, travel Original Word: πορεία Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb πορεύομαι (poreuomai), meaning "to go" or "to journey." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is דֶּרֶךְ (derek), meaning "way" or "path," which appears frequently in the Old Testament to describe both physical paths and moral or spiritual ways. Usage: The term "poreia" refers to a journey or the act of traveling. It is used in the New Testament to describe physical journeys or travels, often in the context of missionary work or significant travels undertaken by Jesus and His disciples. The word can also metaphorically imply a spiritual journey or the path of life. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, travel was a significant part of life, especially for trade, military campaigns, and religious pilgrimages. Roads and sea routes facilitated the spread of ideas, including the early Christian message. Journeys were often perilous, involving risks from bandits, weather, and political instability. The concept of a journey was also a common metaphor in philosophical and religious texts, symbolizing the pursuit of truth or spiritual enlightenment. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom poreuomai Definition a journey NASB Translation pursuits (1), way (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4197: πορείαπορεία, πορείας, ἡ (πορεύω), from Aeschylus down; the Sept. for הֲלִיכָה; a journey: Luke 13:22 (see ποιέω, I. 3); Hebraistically (see ὁδός, 2 a.), a going i. e. purpose, pursuit, undertaking: James 1:11. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance journey, way. From poreuomai; travel (by land); figuratively (plural) proceedings, i.e. Career -- journey(-ing), ways. see GREEK poreuomai Forms and Transliterations πορεία πορείαι πορειαις πορείαις πορειαν πορείαν πορείας πορεύσεως πορίαί poreiais poreíais poreian poreíanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 13:22 N-AFSGRK: διδάσκων καὶ πορείαν ποιούμενος εἰς NAS: and proceeding on His way to Jerusalem. INT: teaching and progress making toward James 1:11 N-DFP Strong's Greek 4197 |
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