What does the Bible say about roads?
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The Bible presents roads as practical means of travel, commerce, refuge, and mission, all under God’s providential direction and moral command. Israel asked to pass peacefully along established highways in Numbers 20:17 and 21:22, showing respect for neighbors and boundaries. Deuteronomy 19:3 required well-prepared roads to the cities of refuge, reflecting God’s concern for justice and protection of life. Roads also appear in conflict, as in Joshua 10:10 and Judges 20:31, reminding us that human plans and movements remain subject to the Lord’s rule. In John 4:3-5, Jesus traveled through Samaria to bring saving grace to an unlikely hearer, and John 4:43 shows Him continuing His purposeful ministry.
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- Public highways Deuteronomy 2:27
- From Gibeon to Beth-horon Joshua 10:10
- From Beth-el to Shechem Judges 21:19
- From Judaea to Galilee, by way of Samaria John 4:3-5; John 4:43
- To the house of God Judges 20:31
- To cities of refuge Deuteronomy 19:3
- Built by rulers Numbers 20:17; Numbers 21:22
- FIGURATIVE
- See HIGHWAYS
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