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Harbors are significant in the Bible for their role in trade, travel, and as metaphors for safety and refuge. Biblical References: 1. <a href="/acts/27-12.htm">Acts 27:12</a> · "Since the harbor was unsuitable to winter in, the majority decided to sail on, hoping somehow to reach Phoenix, a harbor in Crete, facing both southwest and northwest, and winter there." This passage describes the Apostle Paul's journey to Rome. The harbor at Fair Havens was deemed unsuitable for wintering, prompting the decision to seek a more secure location. This highlights the importance of harbors as places of safety and refuge during adverse weather conditions. 2. <a href="/psalms/107-30.htm">Psalm 107:30</a> · "They rejoiced in the calm, and He guided them to the harbor they desired." This verse is part of a psalm that praises God's deliverance and provision. The imagery of God guiding sailors to a desired harbor symbolizes divine protection and guidance, offering a place of rest and safety after a tumultuous journey. 3. <a href="/ezekiel/27-3.htm">Ezekiel 27:3</a> · "Say to Tyre, who is situated at the gateway of the sea, merchant of the peoples to many coasts: ‘This is what the Lord GOD says: O Tyre, you have said, “I am perfect in beauty.”’" Tyre, a prominent city in ancient times, was known for its harbors, which facilitated extensive trade and commerce. The city's strategic location and its harbors contributed to its wealth and influence, as depicted in Ezekiel's prophecy. Symbolic Significance: In biblical literature, harbors often symbolize safety, refuge, and divine provision. They are places where weary travelers find rest and protection from the storms of life. This symbolism is evident in the Psalms, where God is portrayed as guiding His people to safe harbors, representing His role as a protector and provider. Historical Context: In the ancient Near East, harbors were crucial for trade and communication. Cities with accessible harbors, like Tyre and Sidon, became prosperous centers of commerce. The Mediterranean Sea, with its numerous natural harbors, facilitated the spread of cultures, ideas, and goods, playing a significant role in the history of the biblical world. Theological Implications: The concept of a harbor as a place of refuge aligns with the broader biblical theme of God as a refuge and strength for His people. Just as a harbor provides safety from the storm, God offers spiritual refuge and protection. This metaphor is a powerful reminder of God's faithfulness and care for His followers, encouraging believers to seek Him as their ultimate place of safety. In summary, harbors in the Bible serve both a practical and symbolic purpose, representing physical safety and divine refuge. They are integral to understanding the historical and spiritual landscape of the biblical narrative.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (n.) A station for rest and entertainment; a place of security and comfort; a refuge; a shelter.2. (n.) Specif.: A lodging place; an inn.3. (n.) The mansion of a heavenly body.4. (n.) A portion of a sea, a lake, or other large body of water, either landlocked or artificially protected so as to be a place of safety for vessels in stormy weather; a port or haven.5. (n.) A mixing box materials.6. (n.) To afford lodging to; to enter as guest; to receive; to give a refuge to; indulge or cherish (a thought or feeling, esp. an ill thought).7. (v. i.) To lodge, or abide for a time; to take shelter, as in a harbor.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/3040.htm">3040. limen -- a harbor, a haven</a> ... a harbor, a haven. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: limen Phonetic Spelling: (lee-mane') Short Definition: a harbor, port Definition: a harbor ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3040.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/2568.htm">2568. Kaloi Limenes -- Fair Havens, a harbor in Crete</a> ... Kaloi Limenes. 2569 . Fair Havens, a harbor in Crete. Transliteration: Kaloi Limenes Phonetic Spelling: (kal-oy' lee-men'-es) Short Definition: Havens. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2568.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/3711.htm">3711. orgilos -- inclined to anger, passionate</a> ... Cognate: 3711 -- to anger and harbor resentment, nurturing anger (prejudice, bitterness). 3711 ("punitive") occurs only in Tit 1:7. See 3709 (). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3711.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/1602.htm">1602. ekpleo -- to sail away</a> ... of Speech: Verb Transliteration: ekpleo Phonetic Spelling: (ek-pleh'-o) Short Definition: I sail out, sail away Definition: I sail out (of harbor), sail away. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1602.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/4581.htm">4581. Seleukeia -- Seleucia, a city of Syria</a> ... Transliteration: Seleukeia Phonetic Spelling: (sel-yook'-i-ah) Short Definition: Seleucia Definition: Seleucia, on the Syrian coast, the harbor of Syrian ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4581.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/5174.htm">5174. Troas -- Troas, a city near the Hellespont (ie Dardanelles)</a> ... ie Dardanelles). Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: Troas Phonetic Spelling: (tro-as') Short Definition: Troas Definition: Troas, a harbor city of ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5174.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/4223.htm">4223. Potioloi -- Puteoli, a city on the Bay of Naples</a> ... Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Potioloi Phonetic Spelling: (pot-ee'-ol-oy) Short Definition: Puteoli Definition: Puteoli, the great harbor for traffic with ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4223.htm - 6k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/365a.htm">365a. Elath -- "lofty tree," a city and harbor on the Red Sea</a> ... 365, 365a. Elath. 365b . "lofty tree," a city and harbor on the Red Sea. Transliteration: Elath Short Definition: Elath. Word Origin ... /hebrew/365a.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/364.htm">364. El Paran -- "terebinth of Paran," a city and harbor on the ...</a> ... El Paran. 365 . "terebinth of Paran," a city and harbor on the Red Sea. Transliteration: El Paran Phonetic Spelling: (ale paw-rawn') Short Definition: El- ... /hebrew/364.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/365.htm">365. ayeleth -- "lofty tree," a city and harbor on the Red Sea</a> ... ayeleth. 365a . "lofty tree," a city and harbor on the Red Sea. Transliteration: ayeleth Phonetic Spelling: (ah-yeh'-leth) Short Definition: hind. hind, Aijeleth ... /hebrew/365.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/4231.htm">4231. machoz -- a city</a> ... haven. From an unused root meaning to enclose; a harbor (as shut in by the shore) -- haven. 4230, 4231. machoz. 4232 . Strong's Numbers. /hebrew/4231.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/935.htm">935. bo -- to come in, come, go in, go</a> ... 2), fulfilled (2), gave (1), get (2), give (1), go (147), go through (1), go* (2), goes (17), going (8), gone (7), granted (1), had (2), harbor (1), harvest (1 ... /hebrew/935.htm - 8k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/moody/moodys_anecdotes_and_illustrations/let_the_lower_lights_be.htm">"Let the Lower Lights be Burning. "</a> ... A few years ago at the mouth of Cleveland harbor there were two lights, one at each side of the bay, called the upper and lower lights; and to enter the harbor ... /.../moody/moodys anecdotes and illustrations/let the lower lights be.htm<a href="/library/mcgarvey/a_commentary_on_acts_of_the_apostles/acts_xxvii.htm">Acts XXVII</a> ... the southern shore, which but partially protected them from the wind, rendering it difficult to keep near the shore until they reached the harbor called Fair ... /.../mcgarvey/a commentary on acts of the apostles/acts xxvii.htm<a href="/library/fagg/forty_years_in_south_china/v_at_the_foot_of.htm">At the Foot of the Bamboos</a> ... "Our house is pleasantly situated, having a good view of the inner part of the harbor, and of several small islands in the harbor. ... //christianbookshelf.org/fagg/forty years in south china/v at the foot of.htm<a href="/library/bangs/a_history_of_the_methodist_episcopal_church_volume_ii/note_a_the_following_extract.htm">Note a the Following Extract of a Letter I Received from the Rev. ...</a> ... The affecting description of the scene at Sackett's Harbor, contained in the following extract, struck me with such force at the time, that I received ... /.../note a the following extract.htm<a href="/library/wesley/the_journal_of_john_wesley/a_boiling_sea.htm">A Boiling Sea</a> ... At eleven I preached to those that were left. About six it blew a storm; but we were anchored in a safe harbor, so it neither hurt nor disturbed us. ... //christianbookshelf.org/wesley/the journal of john wesley/a boiling sea.htm<a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_the_different_kinds_of.htm">Whether the Different Kinds of Almsdeeds are Suitably Enumerated?</a> ... For we reckon seven corporal almsdeeds, namely, to feed the hungry, to give drink to the thirsty, to clothe the naked, to harbor the harborless, to visit the ... /.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the different kinds of.htm<a href="/library/moody/to_the_work_to_the_work/chapter_ix_ye_are_the.htm">"Ye are the Light of the World. "</a> ... of long sermons. A vessel was caught in a storm on Lake Erie, and they were trying to make for the harbor of Cleveland. At the entrance ... /...//christianbookshelf.org/moody/to the work to the work/chapter ix ye are the.htm<a href="/library/white/the_acts_of_the_apostles/lesson_42_the_voyage_and.htm">The Voyage and Shipwreck</a> ... in his afflictions. The voyage began prosperously. The following day they cast anchor in the harbor of Sidon. Here Julius, the centurion ... /.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 42 the voyage and.htm<a href="/library/sherman/the_childrens_bible/pauls_shipwreck.htm">Paul's Shipwreck</a> ... As the harbor was not a good one in which to winter, most of them advised putting to sea from there, hoping that they could get to Phoenix (a safe harbor) so ... //christianbookshelf.org/sherman/the childrens bible/pauls shipwreck.htm<a href="/library/wesley/the_journal_of_john_wesley/waiting_for_the_irish_boat.htm">Waiting for the Irish Boat</a> ... About eleven we were called to go on board, the wind being quite fair; and so it continued till we were just out of the harbor. ... /.../wesley/the journal of john wesley/waiting for the irish boat.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/p/phoenix.htm">Phoenix (2 Occurrences)</a> ... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. PHOENIX. fe'-niks (Phoinix; the King James Version Phenice): A harbor in Crete (Acts 27:12). The ... /p/phoenix.htm - 12k<a href="/topical/r/rhodes.htm">Rhodes (2 Occurrences)</a> ... The capital in antiquity was Rhodes, at the northeastern extremity, a strongly fortitled city provided with a double harbor. Near ... /r/rhodes.htm - 13k<a href="/topical/h/haven.htm">Haven (8 Occurrences)</a> ... 1. (n.) A bay, recess, or inlet of the sea, or the mouth of a river, which affords anchorage and shelter for shipping; a harbor; a port. ... /h/haven.htm - 11k<a href="/topical/s/smyrna.htm">Smyrna (2 Occurrences)</a> ... Standing, as it did, upon a good harbor, at the head of one of the chief highways to the interior, it early became a great trading-center and the chief port ... /s/smyrna.htm - 12k<a href="/topical/b/boats.htm">Boats (11 Occurrences)</a> ... Solomon landed his timber and other materials for the Temple at Joppa, and tradition has handed down what is called "Solomon's Harbor" there. ... /b/boats.htm - 40k<a href="/topical/n/northeast.htm">Northeast (1 Occurrence)</a> ... a wind or stream, means, "down the wind or stream," ie in the direction that it is blowing or flowing, and this interpretation would indicate a harbor open to ... /n/northeast.htm - 8k<a href="/topical/p/puteoli.htm">Puteoli (1 Occurrence)</a> ... Its subsequent remarkable prosperity and commercial activity are to be attributed to the safety of the harbor and the inhospitable character of the coast ... /p/puteoli.htm - 11k<a href="/topical/a/attalia.htm">Attalia (1 Occurrence)</a> ... The city continued to be the chief port for ships from Syria and Egypt, and the point of entry to the interior until modern times, when the harbor at Mersine ... /a/attalia.htm - 8k<a href="/topical/s/southeast.htm">Southeast (2 Occurrences)</a> ... a wind or stream, means, "down the wind or stream," ie in the direction that it is blowing or flowing, and this interpretation would indicate a harbor open to ... /s/southeast.htm - 8k<a href="/topical/s/ships.htm">Ships (46 Occurrences)</a> ... Solomon landed his timber and other materials for the Temple at Joppa, and tradition has handed down what is called "Solomon's Harbor" there. ... /s/ships.htm - 53k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/phoenix-Bible.html">Is the phoenix mentioned in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-forgiveness.html">What does the Bible say about forgiveness? What does it mean to forgive? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/pastor-appreciation.html">How can I show appreciation to my pastor? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/harbor.htm">Harbor: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Harbor (9 Occurrences)<a href="/acts/27-12.htm">Acts 27:12</a> And as the harbour was not a good one in which to be for the winter, the greater number of them were for going out to sea, in order, if possible, to put in for the winter at Phoenix, a harbour of Crete, looking to the north-east and south-east. (See NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/james/3-14.htm">James 3:14</a> But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, don't boast and don't lie against the truth. (See NIV)<a href="/deuteronomy/15-9.htm">Deuteronomy 15:9</a> Beware that there not be a base thought in your heart, saying, "The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand;" and your eye be evil against your poor brother, and you give him nothing; and he cry to Yahweh against you, and it be sin to you. (See NIV)<a href="/job/36-13.htm">Job 36:13</a> "But those who are godless in heart lay up anger. They don't cry for help when he binds them. (See NIV)<a href="/psalms/28-3.htm">Psalms 28:3</a> Don't draw me away with the wicked, with the workers of iniquity who speak peace with their neighbors, but mischief is in their hearts. (See NIV)<a href="/psalms/103-9.htm">Psalms 103:9</a> He will not always accuse; neither will he stay angry forever. (See NIV)<a href="/isaiah/23-1.htm">Isaiah 23:1</a> The word about Tyre. Let a cry of sorrow go up, O ships of Tarshish, because your strong place is made waste; on the way back from the land of Kittim the news is given to them. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/isaiah/23-10.htm">Isaiah 23:10</a> Let your land be worked with the plough, O daughter of Tarshish; there is no longer any harbour. (See NIV)<a href="/jeremiah/4-14.htm">Jeremiah 4:14</a> O Jerusalem, make your heart clean from evil, so that you may have salvation. How long are evil purposes to have a resting-place in you? 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