The term "thereabout" is not directly found in the Berean Standard Bible or other traditional translations of the Bible. However, the concept of approximation or being near a certain place or time is present throughout the biblical narrative. This entry explores the biblical understanding of proximity, both in terms of physical location and spiritual nearness, as well as the implications of such nearness in the life of a believer.

Physical Proximity in Scripture

In the Bible, physical proximity often plays a significant role in the unfolding of God's plans. For instance, the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land involved specific locations and movements that were crucial to their covenant relationship with God. In the New Testament, Jesus' ministry was marked by His physical presence in various towns and regions, where He performed miracles and taught the people.

One example of the importance of physical proximity is found in the account of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). The Samaritan's willingness to come near and help the injured man illustrates the biblical principle of loving one's neighbor, emphasizing the importance of being present and available to those in need.

Spiritual Nearness to God

The Bible frequently speaks of spiritual nearness to God as a central aspect of faith. James 4:8 states, "Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded." This verse highlights the reciprocal nature of our relationship with God, where our efforts to approach Him are met with His willingness to come closer to us.

The Psalms often express a longing for God's presence, as seen in Psalm 73:28 : "But as for me, it is good to draw near to God. I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may proclaim all Your works." This desire for nearness to God reflects a deep understanding of His role as a refuge and source of strength.

Theological Implications

The concept of "thereabout" in a theological sense can be understood as the believer's pursuit of closeness to God and His will. This pursuit involves both physical actions, such as attending worship and serving others, and spiritual disciplines, like prayer and meditation on Scripture. The Bible encourages believers to seek God's presence continually, as seen in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 : "Pray without ceasing."

Furthermore, the idea of being "thereabout" in relation to God's kingdom is evident in Jesus' teachings about readiness and vigilance. In Matthew 24:44 , Jesus warns, "For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect." This call to readiness underscores the importance of living in a state of spiritual alertness and proximity to God's purposes.

Conclusion

While the specific term "thereabout" may not appear in the biblical text, the themes of proximity and nearness are woven throughout Scripture. These themes challenge believers to consider their physical and spiritual closeness to God and others, encouraging a life marked by readiness, service, and a deep longing for God's presence.(adv.) About or near a place or time; approximately.5127. toutou -- this; he, she, it
... or neuter of houtos; of (from or concerning) this (person or thing) -- here(-by),
him, it, + such manner of, that, thence(-forth), thereabout, this, thus. ...
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Preface to the Benedictine Edition.
... sedition. The third on the following Sunday, the 7th of March, or thereabout. ...
Lent. The eighteenth, Sunday, April 5, or thereabout. ...
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Of Antichrist, and his Ruin: and of the Slaying the Witnesses.
... the way that the king concluded they should be governed in their own land.5. With
reference to the king's charge to his officers that were thereabout, not to ...
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The Empty Tomb. Ch. 24:1-12
... away from the tomb.3 And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord
Jesus.4 And it came to pass, while they were perplexed thereabout, behold, two men ...
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Of the Most Bitter Kind of Scrupulosity Touching Confession. ...
... Sec. Sec. 23, 24, 25. The chief trial of obedience is at the times of
communicating. Advices thereabout. Sec. Sec. 26, 27, 28. Security ...
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Caesarea. Strato's Tower.
... It was distant six hundred furlongs, or thereabout, from Jerusalem (that is,
seventy-five miles), as Josephus related in that story of an Essene Jew that ...
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The First Easter Sunrise
... from the sepulchre.3. And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord
Jesus.4. And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two ...
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Angels Announce the Resurrection to Certain Women. Peter and John ...
... proceeds to tell what happened to the other women after Mary had departed.] ^c 4
And it came to pass, while they were perplexed thereabout, behold, two men ...
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Concerning the Burning Bush and the Rod of Moses.
... Now this is the highest of all the mountains thereabout, and the best for pasturage,
the herbage being there good; and it had not been before fed upon, because ...
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How Pompey when the Citizens of Jerusalem Shut their Gates against ...
... place, he offered terms of accommodation to those within; but when they would not
comply with what was desired, he encompassed all the places thereabout with a ...
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How the Amalekites and the Neighbouring Nations, Made War with the ...
... They were called Amalekites, and were the most warlike of the nations that lived
thereabout; and whose kings exhorted one another, and their neighbors, to go ...
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Thereabout (2 Occurrences)
...Thereabout (2 Occurrences). Luke 24:4 And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed
thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments: (KJV ASV). ...
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Thereafter (8 Occurrences)

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Thereby (42 Occurrences)
... 2. (adv.) Annexed to that. 3. (adv.) Thereabout; -- said of place, number,
etc. Multi-Version Concordance Thereby (42 Occurrences). ...
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There (24726 Occurrences)

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Garments (232 Occurrences)
... Luke 24:4 And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold,
two men stood by them in shining garments: (KJV WBS). ...
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Apparel (38 Occurrences)
... (ASV YLT RSV). Luke 24:4 And it came to pass, while they were perplexed thereabout,
behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel: (ASV YLT RSV). ...
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Shining (115 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Luke 24:4 And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout,
behold, two men stood by them in shining garments: (KJV BBE DBY WBS). ...
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Sinai (38 Occurrences)
... have always been sacred and regarded as the mysterious abode of God; and Josephus
says that Sinai is "the highest of all the mountains thereabout," and again ...
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