The term "re-crossed" is not explicitly found in the Bible; however, it can be understood in the context of events where a crossing is repeated or revisited, particularly in the narratives of the Israelites' journey in the Old Testament. The concept of re-crossing can be associated with themes of faith, obedience, and divine intervention.

Crossing of the Red Sea

One of the most significant crossings in the Bible is the crossing of the Red Sea by the Israelites, led by Moses, as they fled from Egyptian bondage. This miraculous event is recorded in Exodus 14. The Israelites, pursued by Pharaoh's army, found themselves trapped between the sea and their enemies. In response to Moses' faith and obedience, God parted the waters, allowing the Israelites to cross on dry ground. The Egyptians, attempting to follow, were drowned as the waters returned. This event is a foundational moment in Israel's history, symbolizing deliverance and God's power.

Crossing of the Jordan River

Another pivotal crossing is the Israelites' crossing of the Jordan River into the Promised Land, as described in Joshua 3-4. After wandering in the wilderness for forty years, the new generation of Israelites, under Joshua's leadership, prepared to enter Canaan. As the priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant stepped into the Jordan, the waters were miraculously stopped, allowing the people to cross on dry ground. This crossing marked the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham and his descendants.

Revisiting the Crossing

While the Bible does not record a literal "re-crossing" of these bodies of water, the concept can be metaphorically applied to the Israelites' spiritual journey. Throughout their history, the Israelites often revisited the significance of these crossings in their collective memory and worship. The crossing of the Red Sea and the Jordan River were celebrated in psalms and prophetic writings as reminders of God's faithfulness and deliverance.

Spiritual Implications

In a spiritual sense, the idea of "re-crossing" can be seen in the believer's journey of faith. Just as the Israelites were called to remember and renew their commitment to God, Christians are encouraged to revisit their own spiritual milestones. Baptism, for instance, is a symbolic crossing from death to life, echoing the Israelites' passage from slavery to freedom. Believers are called to continually renew their faith and obedience, trusting in God's guidance and provision.

Biblical References

· Exodus 14:21-22 : "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, and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left."
· Joshua 3:17 : "The priests carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firmly on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, while all Israel crossed over on dry ground, until the entire nation had completed the crossing."

These crossings serve as powerful reminders of God's sovereignty and the importance of faith and obedience in the life of His people.

The Cause of Spiritual Stupidity.
... the lake, was met on the other side by certain Pharisees, whose attitude towards
him was such that he betook himself again to the boat, and recrossed the lake. ...
/.../macdonald/unspoken sermons/the cause of spiritual stupidity.htm

A Break to Canada
... Many Salvation Army conductors had crossed and re-crossed in that vessel since the
journey of Adjutant Lee, but from the ship's officials, chief stewards and ...
/.../carpenter/the angel adjutant of twice born men/viii a break to canada.htm

What are Consequences of Backsliding in Heart.
... He must be crossed and recrossed, and crossed again, until he will fall
into the Divine order, and sink into the will of God. 17. ...
/.../finney/the backslider in heart/iv what are consequences of.htm

Gainas Meets his Doom
... But Thorismund and his followers, seeing the dread event, recrossed the Danube at
full speed"for of what use would it be to throw away their lives in an ...
/.../chapter xxxiv gainas meets his.htm

The Translation of Elijah and the Ascension of Christ
... As Elisha recrossed the Jordan, he bore with him only a mantle and a memory, not
a hope. 'Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/the translation of elijah and.htm

The Bishop at Work
... He went stoutly to the contest, crossed and recrossed the sea, and at last persuaded
a sort of grand jury of twenty-four clerks and laymen that he was the ...
/.../marson/hugh bishop of lincoln/chapter v the bishop at.htm

The Retreat from Scythia.
... The boats were immediately brought back to their positions, the bridge
was reconstructed, and Darius's army recrossed the stream. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/abbott/darius the great/chapter ix the retreat from.htm

The Middle Colonies: the Jerseys, Delaware, and Pennsylvania --The ...
... returned to Germany to lead a new colony of his brethren to Pennsylvania; Charles
Wesley remained for four months at Frederica, and then recrossed the ocean ...
/.../bacon/a history of american christianity/chapter ix the middle colonies .htm

The Close of the Theban Empire
... The last battalion of troops, however, had hardly recrossed the isthmus when Lotanu
became again its own master, and Egyptian rule was once more limited to its ...
/.../chapter iiithe close of the.htm

The Backslider in Heart.
... He must be crossed and recrossed, and crossed again, until he will fall
into the Divine order, and sink into the will of God. 17. ...
/.../finney/lectures on revivals of religion/lecture xxi the backslider in.htm

Re-crossed (1 Occurrence)
Re-crossed. Re-creating, Re-crossed. Rectangular . Multi-Version
Concordance Re-crossed (1 Occurrence). Mark 5:21 When ...
/r/re-crossed.htm - 6k

Vast (54 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Mark 5:21 When Jesus had re-crossed in the boat to the other side, a vast
multitude came crowding to Him; and He was on the shore of the Lake, (WEY). ...
/v/vast.htm - 22k

Rectangular (2 Occurrences)

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Re-creating (1 Occurrence)
Re-creating. Recovery, Re-creating. Re-crossed . Multi-Version Concordance
Re-creating (1 Occurrence). ... Recovery, Re-creating. Re-crossed . Reference Bible
/r/re-creating.htm - 6k

Mesha (4 Occurrences)
... This fearful spectacle filled the beholders with horror, and they retired from before
the besieged city, and recrossed the Jordan laden with spoil (2 Kings 3:25 ...
/m/mesha.htm - 12k

Crowding (9 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Mark 5:21 When Jesus had re-crossed in the boat to the other side, a
vast multitude came crowding to Him; and He was on the shore of the Lake, (WEY). ...
/c/crowding.htm - 8k

Shore (45 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Mark 5:21 When Jesus had re-crossed in the boat to the other side, a vast
multitude came crowding to Him; and He was on the shore of the Lake, (WEY NAS). ...
/s/shore.htm - 22k

Jordan (188 Occurrences)
... 13:10). "Lot beheld the plain of Jordan as the garden of the Lord." Jacob
crossed and recrossed "this Jordan" (32:10). The Israelites ...
/j/jordan.htm - 70k

Crowd (166 Occurrences)
... Mark 5:21 When Jesus had re-crossed in the boat to the other side, a vast multitude
came crowding to Him; and He was on the shore of the Lake, (Root in WEY DBY ...
/c/crowd.htm - 35k

Lake (45 Occurrences)
... Mark 5:21 When Jesus had re-crossed in the boat to the other side, a vast multitude
came crowding to Him; and He was on the shore of the Lake, (WEY NIV). ...
/l/lake.htm - 24k

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