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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Straggler</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/s/straggler.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/isaiah/14-31.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/s/straggler.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Straggler</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/s/stowed.htm" title="Stowed">◄</a> Straggler <a href="/topical/s/stragglers.htm" title="Stragglers">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>In biblical contexts, the term "straggler" refers to individuals who lag behind or fall away from a group, often due to weakness, fatigue, or lack of vigilance. The concept of stragglers is significant in both literal and metaphorical senses within the Scriptures, highlighting themes of vulnerability, spiritual diligence, and the importance of community.<br><br><b>Old Testament References</b><br><br>The notion of stragglers is vividly illustrated in the Old Testament, particularly in the context of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. In <a href="/deuteronomy/25-17.htm">Deuteronomy 25:17-18</a> , Moses reminds the Israelites of the Amalekites' attack: "Remember what the Amalekites did to you along your way from Egypt, how they met you on your journey and attacked all your stragglers at the rear, when you were tired and weary. They had no fear of God." This passage underscores the danger faced by those who fall behind, as stragglers were targeted by enemies due to their isolation and weakness.<br><br>The attack on the stragglers by the Amalekites serves as a warning about the perils of spiritual complacency and the need for vigilance. It also emphasizes the importance of protecting the vulnerable within the community, as those who lag behind are often the most susceptible to external threats.<br><br><b>New Testament Implications</b><br><br>While the New Testament does not explicitly use the term "straggler," the concept is present in the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. The parable of the lost sheep in <a href="/luke/15-4.htm">Luke 15:4-7</a> reflects a similar concern for those who have strayed from the fold: "What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the pasture and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it?" This parable illustrates God's concern for those who have fallen away and the joy in their restoration.<br><br>The apostle Paul also addresses the issue of spiritual stragglers in his epistles. In <a href="/galatians/6.htm">Galatians 6:1-2</a> , he writes, "Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." Here, Paul encourages believers to support and restore those who have strayed, emphasizing the communal responsibility to care for one another.<br><br><b>Spiritual Vigilance and Community</b><br><br>The biblical treatment of stragglers highlights the importance of spiritual vigilance and the role of the community in safeguarding its members. Believers are called to be watchful and to support those who may be struggling or falling behind in their faith journey. <a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24-25</a> exhorts Christians to "consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching."<br><br>In summary, the concept of stragglers in the Bible serves as a reminder of the dangers of isolation and the need for a supportive community. It calls believers to be vigilant, compassionate, and proactive in caring for those who may be at risk of falling away, reflecting the heart of God for the lost and the vulnerable.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) One who straggles, or departs from the direct or proper course, or from the company to which he belongs; one who falls behind the rest; one who rambles without any settled direction.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) A roving vagabond.<p>3. (<I>n.</I>) Something that shoots, or spreads out, beyond the rest, or too far; an exuberant growth.<p>4. (<I>n.</I>) Something that stands alone or by itself.<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/909.htm"><span class="l">909. badad -- to be separate, isolated</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin a prim. root Definition to be separate, isolated NASB Word Usage<br> alone (1), lonely (1), shoots (2), <b>straggler</b> (1). alone. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/909.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/meyer/john_the_baptist/xiv_set_at_liberty.htm"><span class="l">Set at Liberty.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Soon the last <b>straggler</b> would be lost to view, the heavy portcullis fall, and the<br> massive iron gate swing to, and the first step would be taken towards the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/meyer/john the baptist/xiv set at liberty.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/anti-pelagian_writings/chapter_23_xxi_what_he_means.htm"><span class="l">What He Means by Our Birth to an "Uncertain" Life.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> so steeped in ambiguity that they afford a shelter for their doctrine, out of which<br> may sally forth an heretical sense to entrap the unwary <b>straggler</b>; for when <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 23 xxi what he means.htm</font><p><a href="/library/farrar/gathering_clouds_a_tale_of_the_days_of_st_chrysostom/chapter_xxxiii_the_massacre.htm"><span class="l">The Massacre</span></a> <br><b>...</b> They succeeded in their effort, though with ever-diminished numbers, since the<br> crowd harassed them at every step and cut off every <b>straggler</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter xxxiii the massacre.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/straggler.htm"><span class="l"><b>Straggler</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>Straggler</b> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b> Cry, city! You are melted away, Philistia, all of you;<br> for smoke comes out of the north, and there is no <b>straggler</b> in his ranks. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/straggler.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/melted.htm"><span class="l">Melted (33 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Cry, city! You are melted away, Philistia, all of you; for smoke comes out of the<br> north, and there is no <b>straggler</b> in his ranks. (WEB ASV YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/melted.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/philistia.htm"><span class="l">Philistia (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Isaiah 14:31 Howl, gate! Cry, city! You are melted away, Philistia, all of you;<br> for smoke comes out of the north, and there is no <b>straggler</b> in his ranks. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/philistia.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/stragglers.htm"><span class="l">Stragglers (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/stragglers.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/stowed.htm"><span class="l">Stowed (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/stowed.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/melt.htm"><span class="l">Melt (33 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Isaiah 14:31 Howl, gate! Cry, city! You are melted away, Philistia, all of you;<br> for smoke comes out of the north, and there is no <b>straggler</b> in his ranks. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/melt.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/ranks.htm"><span class="l">Ranks (34 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Cry, city! You are melted away, Philistia, all of you; for smoke comes out of the<br> north, and there is no <b>straggler</b> in his ranks. (WEB JPS ASV NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/ranks.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/howl.htm"><span class="l">Howl (29 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Isaiah 14:31 Howl, gate! Cry, city! You are melted away, Philistia, all of you;<br> for smoke comes out of the north, and there is no <b>straggler</b> in his ranks. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/howl.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/smoke.htm"><span class="l">Smoke (98 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Isaiah 14:31 Howl, gate! Cry, city! You are melted away, Philistia, all of you;<br> for smoke comes out of the north, and there is no <b>straggler</b> in his ranks. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/smoke.htm - 39k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/north.htm"><span class="l">North (164 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Isaiah 14:31 Howl, gate! Cry, city! You are melted away, Philistia, all of you;<br> for smoke comes out of the north, and there is no <b>straggler</b> in his ranks. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/north.htm - 43k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://clyx.com/term/straggler.htm">Straggler: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><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><span class="encheading">Straggler (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/14-31.htm">Isaiah 14:31</a></span><br />Howl, gate! Cry, city! You are melted away, Philistia, all of you; for smoke comes out of the north, and there is no <span class="boldtext">straggler</span> in his ranks.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV NAS RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/s/straggler.htm">Straggler</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/straggler.htm">Straggler (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/warfare.htm">Warfare (18 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/war.htm">War (529 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/straight.htm">Straight (196 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/wanderings.htm">Wanderings (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel (27466 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/s/stowed.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Stowed"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Stowed" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/s/stragglers.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Stragglers"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Stragglers" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>