Definition and Usage:
The term "departure" in the biblical context often refers to the act of leaving or moving away from a place, state, or condition. It can denote physical movement, such as leaving a location, or metaphorical movement, such as departing from a way of life or belief. In the New Testament, it is sometimes used to describe the act of dying or leaving this earthly life.

Old Testament References:
In the Old Testament, departure is frequently associated with the Israelites' journey and movements. For example, the departure from Egypt, known as the Exodus, is a significant event where God led the Israelites out of slavery. In Exodus 12:41 , it states, "At the end of the 430 years, to the very day, all the LORD’s divisions departed from the land of Egypt."

Departure can also signify a turning away from God or His commandments. In Deuteronomy 31:16 , God warns Moses, "You are about to rest with your fathers, and these people will soon prostitute themselves with the foreign gods of the land they are entering. They will forsake Me and break the covenant I have made with them."

New Testament References:
In the New Testament, departure often refers to the end of life or the transition from earthly existence to eternal life. The Apostle Paul uses the term in this context in 2 Timothy 4:6 , where he writes, "For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand." Here, Paul speaks of his impending death as a departure, indicating his readiness to leave this life and be with Christ.

The concept of departure is also used in the context of spiritual apostasy or falling away from the faith. In 1 Timothy 4:1 , Paul warns, "Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons."

Theological Implications:
Departure, in its various forms, carries significant theological implications. The physical departure of the Israelites from Egypt symbolizes liberation and the beginning of a covenant relationship with God. It is a foundational event that underscores God's faithfulness and power to deliver His people.

Spiritually, departure can signify a turning away from God, which is often accompanied by warnings and calls to repentance. The Bible consistently emphasizes the importance of remaining faithful and not departing from the truth of God's Word.

In the context of death, departure is viewed as a transition to eternal life for believers. It is not an end but a passage to a promised future with Christ. This understanding provides comfort and hope, reinforcing the belief in the resurrection and eternal life.

Conclusion:
The concept of departure in the Bible encompasses both physical and spiritual dimensions. It serves as a reminder of God's deliverance, the importance of faithfulness, and the hope of eternal life. Through various narratives and teachings, the Bible presents departure as a significant aspect of the human experience, deeply intertwined with divine purpose and promise.1. (n.) Division; separation; putting away.

2. (n.) Separation or removal from a place; the act or process of departing or going away.

3. (n.) Removal from the present life; death; decease.

4. (n.) Deviation or abandonment, as from or of a rule or course of action, a plan, or a purpose.

5. (n.) The desertion by a party to any pleading of the ground taken by him in his last antecedent pleading, and the adoption of another.

6. (n.) The distance due east or west which a person or ship passes over in going along an oblique line.

359. analusis -- a loosing, departure
... a loosing, departure. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: analusis Phonetic
Spelling: (an-al'-oo-sis) Short Definition: departing, departure from ...
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867. aphixis -- arrival, ie by impl. departure
... departure. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: aphixis Phonetic Spelling:
(af'-ix-is) Short Definition: arrival, departure Definition: arrival ...
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1841. exodos -- a departure
... a departure. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: exodos Phonetic Spelling:
(ex'-od-os) Short Definition: an exit, departure, death Definition: (a ...
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360. analuo -- to unloose for departure
... to unloose for departure. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: analuo Phonetic
Spelling: (an-al-oo'-o) Short Definition: I depart, return Definition: I unloose ...
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575. apo -- from, away from
... In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation,
completion, reversal, etc. (ap) -- 125 Occurrences. (apo) -- 479 Occurrences. ...
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646. apostasia -- defection, revolt
... 646 (from 868 , "leave, depart," which is derived from 575 , "away from" and 2576 ,
"stand") -- properly, departure (implying ); -- literally, "a leaving, from ...
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3992. pempo -- to send
... Apparently a primary verb; to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure,
whereas hiemi (as a stronger form of eimi) refers rather to the ...
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4198. poreuomai -- to go
... Word Origin from poros (a ford, passage) Definition to go NASB Word Usage accompany*
(1), am on my way (1), depart (1), departed (1), departure (1), following ...
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1545. ekbasis -- an exit, outcome
... 1545 (from 1537 , " and " and , "move forward, march") -- properly, moving out from
and to the (new destination); departure; (figuratively) "the (successful ...
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4550. massa -- a pulling up, breaking (camp), setting out, a ...
... journeying. From naca'; a departure (from striking the tents), ie March (not
necessarily a single day's travel); by implication, a station (or point of departure ...
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5626. Sirah -- the name of a cistern
... Sirah. From cuwr; departure; Sirah, a cistern so-called -- Sirah. See also ciyr.
see HEBREW cuwr. see HEBREW ciyr. 5625, 5626. Sirah. 5627 . Strong's Numbers
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4331. Mesha -- a Benjamite
... Mesha. From muwsh; departure; Mesha, a place in Arabia; also an Israelite -- Mesha.
see HEBREW muwsh. 4330, 4331. Mesha. 4332 . Strong's Numbers.
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237. Ezel -- a memorial stone in Palestine
... NASB Word Usage Ezel (1). Ezel. From 'azal; departure; Ezel, a memorial stone in
Palestine -- Ezel. see HEBREW 'azal. 236, 237. Ezel. 238 . Strong's Numbers
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7846. set -- swerver, perhaps revolter, deeds that swerve
... revolter, that turn aside. Or cet {sayt}; from suwt; a departure from right, ie
Sin -- revolter, that turn aside. see HEBREW suwt. 7845, 7846. ...
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3318. yatsa -- to go or come out
... comes forth (4), coming (12), coming forth (2), defamed* (1), defames* (1), depart
(3), departed (12), departing (1), departs (1), departure (1), descendants (2 ...
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5799. azazel -- entire removal
... scapegoat. From ez and 'azal; goat of departure; the scapegoat -- scapegoat. see
HEBREW ez. see HEBREW 'azal. 5798, 5799. azazel. 5800 . Strong's Numbers.
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At the Burial of the Dead the Departure of a Christian.
... At the Burial of the Dead The Departure of a Christian. II. The Departure of
a Christian. 8,6,8,6. Am Grabe stehn wir stille. [246]Spitta. ...
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The Departure of Mary and the Holy Women of Calvary.
... CHAPTER XXXVII. The Departure of Mary and the holy Women of Calvary. Although
the Blessed Virgin was carried away fainting after ...
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From the Departure of Marath Mary from the World, and the Birth ...
... BP Pratten, BA] VI. From the departure of Marath Mary from the world, and the
birth and childhood of our Lord Jesus Christ. Book the Second. ...
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Paul's Departure and Crown;
... PAUL'S DEPARTURE AND CROWN; OR, ... GEO. OFFOR. PAUL'S DEPARTURE AND CROWN. 'For I am
now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. ...
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On the Departure of Flavian, Bishop of Antioch, who was Gone on an ...
... Homily III. On the departure of Flavian, Bishop of Antioch, who was gone
on an embassy to? On the departure of Flavian, [1125] Bishop ...
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Jesus Announces his Departure.
... VIII. JESUS ANNOUNCES HIS DEPARTURE. ... Tenderly as Jesus made the announcement of His
departure, it filled the minds of the disciples with consternation. ...
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The Departure and vision of Polycarp.
... Chapter V."The departure and vision of Polycarp. But the most admirable
Polycarp, when he first heard [that he was sought for], was ...
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On the Journey to Jerusalem - Departure from Ephraim by Way of ...
... ON THE JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM - DEPARTURE FROM EPHRAIM BY WAY OF SAMARIA AND GALILEE -
HEALING OF TEN LEPERS - PROPHETIC DISCOURSE OF THE COMING KINGDOM - ON ...
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Departure of the Twelve.
... Book III. Chapter LXX."Departure of the Twelve. Therefore, on the day appointed,
when they had ranged themselves before Peter, they ...
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Departure of Barnabas.
... Book I. Chapter XI."Departure of Barnabas. At length I said to him, "Only
expound to me the doctrine of that man who you say has ...
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Departure (22 Occurrences)
...Departure (22 Occurrences). Luke 9:31 who appeared in glory, and spoke of his departure,
which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. (WEB DBY NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Decease (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) Departure, especially departure from this life;
death. 2. (vi) To depart from this life; to die; to pass away. Int. ...
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Exit (1 Occurrence)
... 2. (n.) The departure of a player from the stage, when he has performed his part. ...
4. (n.) A way of departure; passage out of a place; egress; way out. ...
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Behind (188 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Left after the departure of, whether this be by removing to a distance or
by death. ... 8. (adv.) After the departure of another; as, to stay behind. ...
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Elisha (70 Occurrences)
... After Elijah's departure, Elisha returned to Jericho, and there healed the
spring of water by casting salt into it (2 Kings 2:21). ...
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Thomas (12 Occurrences)
... II, 319) relates still more fantastic adventures of Thomas in India, and the "Martyrdom
of Thomas in India" states that on his departure toward Macedonia he ...
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Iscariot (11 Occurrences)
... There is some doubt as to whether he actually received the eucharistic bread and
wine previous to his departure or not, but most modern commentators hold that ...
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Corinth (13 Occurrences)
... 18). Here he first became aquainted with Aquila and Priscilla, and soon
after his departure Apollos came to it from Ephesus. After ...
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Maccabaeus
... terms of the latter. After his departure, Jonathan "judged the people at
Michmash" (1 Maccabees 9:73). Jonathan was even authorized ...
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Departs (16 Occurrences)

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