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In the biblical narrative, crossings often symbolize significant transitions, divine intervention, and the fulfillment of God's promises. These events are pivotal moments where God's power and faithfulness are demonstrated to His people. Below are some of the most notable crossings in the Bible:

1. The Crossing of the Red Sea:

One of the most dramatic crossings in the Bible is the Israelites' passage through the Red Sea, as recorded in Exodus 14. After their escape from Egypt, the Israelites found themselves trapped between Pharaoh's advancing army and the sea. In response to Moses' faith and leadership, God miraculously parted the waters, allowing the Israelites to cross on dry ground. The Berean Standard Bible recounts this event: "Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove the sea back with a strong east wind and turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided" (Exodus 14:21). This crossing signifies God's deliverance and the beginning of Israel's journey to the Promised Land.

2. The Crossing of the Jordan River:

The crossing of the Jordan River marks the Israelites' entrance into the Promised Land. In Joshua 3, God instructed Joshua to have the priests carry the Ark of the Covenant into the river. As soon as their feet touched the water, the river stopped flowing, allowing the people to cross on dry ground. The Berean Standard Bible describes this miracle: "As soon as the priests who carried the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, the water from upstream stopped flowing" (Joshua 3:15-16). This event underscores God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promise to Abraham and his descendants.

3. Jacob's Crossing of the Jabbok:

In Genesis 32, Jacob's crossing of the Jabbok River is a moment of personal transformation. Fleeing from his brother Esau, Jacob wrestles with a divine being at the ford of the Jabbok. This encounter results in a blessing and a new name, Israel, signifying his struggle and prevailing with God. The crossing represents a turning point in Jacob's life, as he moves from fear to faith.

4. Elijah and Elisha at the Jordan:

In 2 Kings 2, the prophet Elijah and his successor Elisha cross the Jordan River together. Elijah strikes the water with his cloak, and the river parts, allowing them to cross on dry ground. After Elijah is taken up to heaven in a whirlwind, Elisha performs the same miracle, demonstrating that the spirit of Elijah now rests on him. This crossing signifies the transfer of prophetic authority and the continuation of God's work through Elisha.

5. Jesus Walking on Water:

While not a crossing in the traditional sense, Jesus walking on the Sea of Galilee (Matthew 14:22-33) is a powerful demonstration of His divine authority over nature. The Berean Standard Bible recounts: "Shortly before dawn, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea" (Matthew 14:25). This miraculous event reassures the disciples of Jesus' divine identity and His power to save.

Crossings in the Bible are more than mere geographical transitions; they are profound moments of spiritual significance. They highlight God's sovereignty, His ability to make a way where there seems to be none, and His unwavering commitment to His covenant people.
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Closed Gates
... rate. Then you will notice when you get near those crossings that all the
gates are down and the railway-tracks are perfectly clear. ...
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The Fragrance of the Life in the Gift.
... Could we trace the intricate crossings of the lines of influence in the web of life,
we would be awed many times at the potency of the giving that is small in ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on service/the fragrance of the life.htm

Letter L. To Domnio.
... [1213] You write to me of these"nay, of one in particular"a lounger who is to be
seen in the streets, at crossings, and in public places; a monk who is a ...
/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/letter l to domnio.htm

Again on the Calamity of the City of Antioch. ...
... For our city is being purified every day; and the lanes and crossings, and places
of public concourse, are freed from lascivious and voluptuous songs; and turn ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily xv again on the.htm

Introduction.
... Hence His crossings of the lake, His miracles on the other side, His retirement
in that little understood episode in His life when He shrank from persecution [6 ...
/.../burgon/the causes of the corruption of the traditional text/introduction.htm

Stones Crying Out
... and began a new era. That parallelism of the two crossings is suggested
by the notice of date in verse 19. 'The tenth day of the ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/stones crying out.htm

A Free Salvation
... He has Ave-Marias and Paternosters without number, and all kinds of crossings with
holy water, and bendings of the knee, and prostrations before the altar, and ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/a free salvation.htm

On the Public Shows.
... He will behold harvests descending from heaven, not pressed in by the plough; rivers
with their hosts of waters bridled in, exhibiting dry crossings. ...
/.../on the public shows.htm

The Transformation of Rome from a Pagan into a Christian City.
... the religious and material transformation of the city is marked by the substitution
of chapels and shrines for the old arae compitales, at the crossings of the ...
/.../lanciani/pagan and christian rome/chapter i the transformation of.htm

Under Ban of the Ritual
... Kenkenes met frequent obstructions and was forced to reduce his rapid pace. Curricles
and chariots and wicker chairs halted him at many crossings. ...
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Crossings (1 Occurrence)
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Jeremiah 51:32
And the ways across the river have been taken, and the water-holes ... burned with fire, and the men of war are in the grip of fear.
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