πορεύω
poreuō
to travel
Lexicon Entry
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What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word πορεύω (poreuō) is a verb that means "to travel." With 154 occurrences in the Bible, it is a frequently used term that encompasses various forms of movement, including physical travel, spiritual journey, and even metaphorical progression. In its range of usage, πορεύω often connotes a sense of progression or journey, whether it be through physical distance, a change in circumstances, or a spiritual transformation. This verb is used to describe physical travel, such as Jesus' journeys through the countryside (Matthew 9:35), as well as spiritual journeys, like the apostle Paul's travels to spread the gospel (Acts 16:1). The significance of πορεύω lies in its ability to convey the idea of movement and progression, which is a fundamental aspect of human experience. By using this verb, the biblical authors emphasize the importance of journeying through life, whether it be through physical travel, spiritual growth, or personal transformation.
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Occurrences in Scripture
154 total occurrences across the text — showing 50
He sent them to Bethlehem, and said, “Go and search diligently for the young child. When you have found him, bring me word, so that I also may come and worship him.”
Matthew 2:9They, having heard the king, went their way; and behold, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, until it came and stood over where the young child was.
Matthew 2:20“Arise and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel, for those who sought the young child’s life are dead.”
Matthew 8:9For I am also a man under authority, having under myself soldiers. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and tell another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; and tell my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”
Matthew 8:9For I am also a man under authority, having under myself soldiers. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and tell another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; and tell my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”
Matthew 9:13But you go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,’ for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”
Matthew 10:6Rather, go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Matthew 10:7As you go, preach, saying, ‘The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!’
Matthew 11:4Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John the things which you hear and see:
Matthew 11:7As these went their way, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John, “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
Matthew 12:1At that time, Jesus went on the Sabbath day through the grain fields. His disciples were hungry and began to pluck heads of grain and to eat.
Matthew 12:45Then he goes, and takes with himself seven other spirits more evil than he is, and they enter in and dwell there. The last state of that man becomes worse than the first. Even so will it be also to this evil generation.”
Matthew 17:27But, lest we cause them to stumble, go to the sea, cast a hook, and take up the first fish that comes up. When you have opened its mouth, you will find a stater coin. Take that, and give it to them for me and you.”
Matthew 18:12“What do you think? If a man has one hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine, go to the mountains, and seek that which has gone astray?
Matthew 19:15He laid his hands on them, and departed from there.
Matthew 21:6The disciples went, and did just as Jesus commanded them,
Matthew 22:9Go therefore to the intersections of the highways, and as many as you may find, invite to the wedding feast.’
Matthew 22:15Then the Pharisees went and took counsel how they might entrap him in his talk.
Matthew 24:1Jesus went out from the temple, and was going on his way. His disciples came to him to show him the buildings of the temple.
Matthew 25:9But the wise answered, saying, ‘What if there isn’t enough for us and you? You go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.’
Matthew 25:16Immediately he who received the five talents went and traded with them, and made another five talents.
Matthew 25:41Then he will say also to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire which is prepared for the devil and his angels;
Matthew 26:14Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests,
Matthew 27:66So they went with the guard and made the tomb secure, sealing the stone.
Matthew 28:7Go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead, and behold, he goes before you into Galilee; there you will see him.’ Behold, I have told you.”
Matthew 28:9As they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” They came and took hold of his feet, and worshiped him.
Matthew 28:11Now while they were going, behold, some of the guards came into the city, and told the chief priests all the things that had happened.
Matthew 28:16But the eleven disciples went into Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had sent them.
Matthew 28:19Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Luke 7:22Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John the things which you have seen and heard: that the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them.
Mark 16:10She went and told those who had been with him, as they mourned and wept.
Mark 16:12After these things he was revealed in another form to two of them, as they walked, on their way into the country.
Mark 16:15He said to them, “Go into all the world, and preach the Good News to the whole creation.
Luke 1:6They were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord.
Luke 1:39Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah,
Luke 2:3All went to enroll themselves, everyone to his own city.
Luke 2:41His parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.
Luke 4:30But he, passing through the middle of them, went his way.
Luke 4:42When it was day, he departed and went into an uninhabited place, and the multitudes looked for him, and came to him, and held on to him, so that he wouldn’t go away from them.
Luke 4:42When it was day, he departed and went into an uninhabited place, and the multitudes looked for him, and came to him, and held on to him, so that he wouldn’t go away from them.
Luke 5:24But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins” (he said to the paralyzed man), “I tell you, arise, take up your cot, and go to your house.”
Luke 7:6Jesus went with them. When he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying to him, “Lord, don’t trouble yourself, for I am not worthy for you to come under my roof.
Luke 7:8For I also am a man placed under authority, having under myself soldiers. I tell this one, ‘Go!’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come!’ and he comes; and to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”
Luke 7:8For I also am a man placed under authority, having under myself soldiers. I tell this one, ‘Go!’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come!’ and he comes; and to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”
Luke 7:11Soon afterwards, he went to a city called Nain. Many of his disciples, along with a great multitude, went with him.
Luke 19:28Having said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.
Luke 7:50He said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you. Go in peace.”
Luke 8:14That which fell among the thorns, these are those who have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity.
Luke 8:48He said to her, “Daughter, cheer up. Your faith has made you well. Go in peace.”
Luke 9:12The day began to wear away; and the twelve came and said to him, “Send the multitude away, that they may go into the surrounding villages and farms, and lodge, and get food, for we are here in a deserted place.”