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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 5244 camp
5244 camp
5244 camp
A dwelling-place in the desert, often linked with the idea of a wandering people.
Camps and the nomadic lifestyle of early Israel
At the time of the patriarchs Ge 25:16 See also Ge 26:17; Ge 31:25; Ge 32:21; Ge 33:18
During Israel’s wanderings in the wilderness Nu 1:52; Nu 9:17-18 See also Ex 13:20; Ex 16:13; Ex 19:16-17; Ex 32:26-27
During the entry into the promised land Jos 4:19
The camp as a symbol of God’s holy presence
All that was unclean was put outside the camp Lev 13:46; Dt 23:14 See also Ex 29:14; Lev 24:14; Nu 5:2-4; Heb 13:11-13 a picture of Jesus Christ’s rejection
The camp and God’s protection Ge 32:2 See also Ps 34:7
The camp as a military base
1Sa 17:1 See also Jdg 7:8-11,13-15; 2Ki 3:24; Jer 50:29; Eze 4:2
See also
| 5427 | nomads |
| 5578 | tents |
| 5605 | warfare |
| 7221 | exodus, the |
| 7474 | Tent of Meeting |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
