### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Greek word **hodoiporía**, represented by `{{G3597}}`, is a term for **travel** or **journeying**. It appears **2 times** across **2 unique verses** in the Bible. It describes the act of traveling from one place to another, often highlighting the effort or context of the travel itself.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
In its biblical usage, `{{G3597}}` captures both physical exhaustion and the persistent dangers of travel. In the gospel of John, it is used to describe Jesus being "wearied with his **journey**" when he stops at Jacob's well [[John 4:6]]. In his letter to the Corinthians, Paul includes "**journeyings** often" in a list of hardships he has endured for the sake of his ministry, immediately followed by a list of the dangers he faced [[2 Corinthians 11:26]].
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words help define the nature and challenges of the journeys described:
* `{{G2872}}` **kopiáō** (to feel fatigue; by implication, to work hard): This word is used to describe Jesus being "wearied" from his **journey**, linking the travel directly to physical exertion [[John 4:6]].
* `{{G2794}}` **kíndynos** (danger): This word for **peril** is repeated eight times in the same verse as Paul's "**journeyings**," defining the hostile environment of his travels [[2 Corinthians 11:26]].
* `{{G5569}}` **pseudádelphos** (a spurious brother, i.e. pretended associate): This highlights that the perils of Paul's **journeyings** were not only external but also came from within the community in the form of **false brethren** [[2 Corinthians 11:26]].
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{G3597}}` is seen in the context of sacrifice and mission.
* **The Cost of Ministry:** The word is intrinsically linked to hardship. Paul's "**journeyings**" are presented as a form of suffering for the gospel, surrounded by constant **perils** from nature, criminals, countrymen, and even supposed believers [[2 Corinthians 11:26]].
* **The Humanity of Christ:** `{{G3597}}` is used to illustrate the full humanity of Jesus, who experienced physical weariness from his **journey**, just as any other person would [[John 4:6]].
* **The Scope of Apostolic Peril:** The context of Paul’s **journeyings** shows that the mission faced threats in every environment, including "the **city**" `{{G4172}}`, "the **wilderness**" `{{G2047}}`, and "the **sea**" `{{G2281}}`, demonstrating the comprehensive nature of the dangers involved [[2 Corinthians 11:26]].
### Summary
In summary, `{{G3597}}` conveys more than the simple act of travel. It is a word loaded with the context of hardship, weariness, and danger. Through its use, scripture portrays the high cost of apostolic ministry and the genuine, relatable humanity of Christ. It illustrates that the spreading of the gospel was a mission undertaken through real, perilous **journeyings**.
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