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While the specific word "ahead" may not frequently appear in the text, the concept is woven throughout Scripture, emphasizing the importance of forward movement in faith, obedience, and the fulfillment of God's promises. Forward Movement in Faith The Bible frequently encourages believers to press on in their spiritual journey. In <a href="/philippians/3-13.htm">Philippians 3:13-14</a> , the Apostle Paul writes, "Brothers, I do not consider myself to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus." Here, Paul emphasizes the importance of focusing on what lies ahead in the Christian walk, leaving past failures and successes behind to pursue the ultimate goal of eternal life with Christ. Obedience and Progress The concept of moving ahead is also tied to obedience and the fulfillment of God's commands. In the Old Testament, the Israelites were often instructed to move forward in their journey to the Promised Land. In <a href="/exodus/14-15.htm">Exodus 14:15</a> , the Lord said to Moses, "Why are you crying out to Me? Tell the Israelites to go forward." This directive came at a critical moment when the Israelites were trapped between the Red Sea and the Egyptian army, illustrating that moving ahead in obedience to God’s command is essential, even when circumstances seem insurmountable. Looking Toward the Future The Bible also speaks to the importance of looking ahead to the future with hope and anticipation. In <a href="/jeremiah/29-11.htm">Jeremiah 29:11</a> , God reassures His people, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope." This promise underscores the belief that God has a purposeful plan for each believer, encouraging them to look ahead with confidence in His provision and guidance. Eschatological Perspective From an eschatological perspective, the Bible encourages believers to look ahead to the return of Christ and the establishment of His eternal kingdom. In <a href="/2_peter/3-13.htm">2 Peter 3:13</a> , it is written, "But in keeping with God’s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells." This forward-looking anticipation is a central theme in Christian eschatology, motivating believers to live righteously as they await the fulfillment of God's ultimate promise. Conclusion The concept of "ahead" in the Bible serves as a reminder of the importance of forward movement in faith, obedience, and hope. Whether it is pressing on toward spiritual maturity, obeying God's commands, or anticipating the future fulfillment of His promises, the biblical narrative consistently encourages believers to look and move ahead, trusting in God's sovereign plan.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (adv.) In or to the front; in advance; onward.2. (adv.) Headlong; without restraint.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4281.htm">4281. proerchomai -- to go forward, go on</a> ... Word Origin from pro and erchomai Definition to go forward, go on NASB Word Usage go (1), go on ahead (1), going ahead (1), gone on ahead (1), got there ahead ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4281.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/4254.htm">4254. proago -- to lead forth, to go before</a> ... lead forth, to go before NASB Word Usage before (1), bring (1), bring...forward (1), brought (1), brought...before (1), former (1), get (1), go ahead (4), goes ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4254.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/4253.htm">4253. pro -- before</a> ... preposition Definition before NASB Word Usage above (2), ago (4), ahead (2), ahead* (2), before (30), front (2), just outside (1), prior (1), right (1). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4253.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/4274.htm">4274. prodromos -- a running forward, going in advance</a> ... 4274 (from 4253 , "before" and 1408 , "a race-course") -- properly, a person running ahead (a ) to reach the destination others -- ie arriving for the benefit ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4274.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/4275a.htm">4275a. proeidon -- to foresee</a> ... Word Origin from pro and eidon Definition to foresee NASB Word Usage foreseeing (1), looked ahead (1). 4275, 4275a. proeidon. 4275b . Strong's Numbers. //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4275a.htm - 5k<a href="/greek/1715.htm">1715. emprosthen -- before, in front of (in place or time)</a> ... Word Origin from en and pros Definition before, in front of (in place or time) NASB Word Usage ahead (5), before (28), front (4), higher rank (2), presence (4 ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1715.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/5111.htm">5111. tolmao -- to have courage, to be bold</a> ... for a valid risk ("putting it all on the line"); courageously venture forward by putting fear behind and embracing the fruit that lies ahead for taking a . ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5111.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/578.htm">578. apoblepo -- to look away from all else at an object</a> ... look steadfastly. 578 (derived from 575 , "away from" and 991 , "see") -- properly, to see what lies ahead. 578 ("looking away ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/578.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/2713.htm">2713. katenanti -- over against, opposite</a> ... Word Origin adverb from kata and enanti Definition over against, opposite NASB Word Usage ahead (1), front (1), opposite (4), presence (1), sight (2). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2713.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/4308.htm">4308. proorao -- to see before</a> ... 4308 (from 4253 , "before" and 3708 , "see") -- properly, ("ahead of time"), generally about the Lord's revelation that enables someone to . ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4308.htm - 7k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/6965.htm">6965. qum -- to arise, stand up, stand</a> ... 4), enemies (1), erect (2), erected (10), establish (20), established (11), fulfill (3), fulfilled (4), fulfillment (1), get (8), gets (1), go ahead (1), go ... /hebrew/6965.htm - 7k <a href="/hebrew/5227.htm">5227. nokach -- in front of, opposite to</a> ... Word Origin from an unused word Definition in front of, opposite to NASB Word Usage approval (1), before (2), behalf (1), directly ahead (1), front (4 ... /hebrew/5227.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm">6440. panim -- face, faces</a> ... 3), accepted* (1), account (1), account* (2), across* (1), adjacent* (1), after* (1), again (1), against (6), against* (2), aged* (1), ahead (15), along* (1 ... /hebrew/6440.htm - 8k <a href="/hebrew/5048.htm">5048. neged -- in front of, in sight of, opposite to</a> ... 3), front (15), opposite (16), opposite* (5), other side (1), presence (13), resist* (1), risked* (1), sight (2), sight* (2), straight ahead (3), straight ... /hebrew/5048.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_about_jesus/a_bit_ahead.htm">A Bit Ahead</a> ... A Bit Ahead. So far as I can find out, I have no theory about Jesus to make these talks fit into. I have tried to find out for myself ... //christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks about jesus/a bit ahead.htm<a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_about_jesus/the_man_sent_ahead.htm">The Man Sent Ahead.</a> ... The Tragic Break in the Plan The Man Sent Ahead. A high fence of silence shuts out from view the after years. ... A man is sent ahead to tell of the King's coming. ... //christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks about jesus/the man sent ahead.htm<a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_with_world_winners/ahead_but_behind.htm">Ahead, but Behind.</a> ... The Coming Victory Ahead, But Behind. ... They were so far ahead in the mass of their movement that we are scarcely in the lists at all. ... /.../gordon/quiet talks with world winners/ahead but behind.htm<a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_on_following_the_christ/1_a_look_ahead.htm">A Look Ahead</a> ... 1. A Look Ahead. Saltless Salt. The Lord Jesus never tried to make things look easier than they are. He wanted you to see the road ... /.../gordon/quiet talks on following the christ/1 a look ahead.htm<a href="/library/moody/moodys_anecdotes_and_illustrations/engaging_rooms_ahead.htm">Engaging Rooms Ahead.</a> ... Engaging Rooms Ahead. Mr. Sankey and myself"going about and preaching the gospel, is nothing new. You ... I engaged a room ahead. I ... /.../moody/moodys anecdotes and illustrations/engaging rooms ahead.htm<a href="/library/miller/the_yoke/chapter_xlv_through_the_red.htm">Through the Red Sea</a> ... By this time, the foremost ranks of the procession were some distance ahead, the limit of radiance just in advance, and lighting with special tenderness the ... //christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xlv through the red.htm<a href="/library/chidley/fifty-two_story_talks_to_boys_and_girls/closed_gates.htm">Closed Gates</a> ... great city on an express train, ever chance to put your head out of the car-window and look forward along the tracks, you will see several blocks ahead of the ... /.../chidley/fifty-two story talks to boys and girls/closed gates.htm<a href="/library/chidley/fifty-two_story_talks_to_boys_and_girls/steam_and_sails.htm">Steam and Sails</a> ... The steamships, on the other hand, do not depend upon the wind to drive them ahead. ... These people with the "go" in themselves we call "go-ahead" sort of people. ... /.../chidley/fifty-two story talks to boys and girls/steam and sails.htm<a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_about_jesus/the_pathway_in.htm">The Pathway In.</a> ... Gethsemane: The Strange, Lone Struggle The Pathway In. Great events always send messengers ahead. ... Jesus was keenly conscious ahead of the coming of Calvary. ... //christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks about jesus/the pathway in.htm<a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_on_service/in_step_with_jesus.htm">In Step with Jesus.</a> ... The old worker sets the pace, and pulls evenly, steadily ahead, and by and by the young undisciplined beast gradually comes to learn the pace. ... //christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on service/in step with jesus.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/a/ahead.htm">Ahead (98 Occurrences)</a> ... 1. (adv.) In or to the front; in advance; onward. 2. (adv.) Headlong; without restraint. Multi-Version Concordance Ahead (98 Occurrences). ... /a/ahead.htm - 33k<a href="/topical/b/boat.htm">Boat (52 Occurrences)</a> ... Matthew 14:22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat, and to go ahead of him to the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. ... /b/boat.htm - 22k<a href="/topical/c/chaldeans.htm">Chaldeans (82 Occurrences)</a> ... Palia 10. Nabu-bel-sumati and Others His Tragic End 11. The Chaldeans Forge Ahead 12. Nabopolassar's Revolt against Assyria 13. The ... /c/chaldeans.htm - 48k<a href="/topical/i/immediately.htm">Immediately (141 Occurrences)</a> ... Matthew 14:22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat, and to go ahead of him to the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. ... /i/immediately.htm - 35k<a href="/topical/c/chaldea.htm">Chaldea (8 Occurrences)</a> ... Palia 10. Nabu-bel-sumati and Others His Tragic End 11. The Chaldeans Forge Ahead 12. Nabopolassar's Revolt against Assyria 13. The ... /c/chaldea.htm - 25k<a href="/topical/u/urge.htm">Urge (34 Occurrences)</a> ... 2 Corinthians 9:5 I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brothers that they would go before to you, and arrange ahead of time the generous gift that ... /u/urge.htm - 15k<a href="/topical/g/generosity.htm">Generosity (6 Occurrences)</a> ... 2 Corinthians 9:5 I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brothers that they would go before to you, and arrange ahead of time the generous gift that ... /g/generosity.htm - 8k<a href="/topical/g/greediness.htm">Greediness (3 Occurrences)</a> ... 2 Corinthians 9:5 I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brothers that they would go before to you, and arrange ahead of time the generous gift that ... /g/greediness.htm - 7k<a href="/topical/g/grudgingly.htm">Grudgingly (2 Occurrences)</a> ... 2 Corinthians 9:5 I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brothers that they would go before to you, and arrange ahead of time the generous gift that ... /g/grudgingly.htm - 7k<a href="/topical/g/generous.htm">Generous (17 Occurrences)</a> ... 2 Corinthians 9:5 I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brothers that they would go before to you, and arrange ahead of time the generous gift that ... /g/generous.htm - 11k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-insurance.html">Should a Christian get insurance? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/predestination.html">What is predestination? Is predestination biblical? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/killing-bugs.html">Is it wrong to kill spiders or step on bugs? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/ahead.htm">Ahead: 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>Ahead (98 Occurrences)<a href="/matthew/2-9.htm">Matthew 2:9</a> They, having heard the king, went their way; and behold, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, until it came and stood over where the young child was. (See NIV)<a href="/matthew/11-10.htm">Matthew 11:10</a> For this is he, of whom it is written,'Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.' (See NAS NIV)<a href="/matthew/14-22.htm">Matthew 14:22</a> Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat, and to go ahead of him to the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. (WEB NAS NIV)<a href="/matthew/21-2.htm">Matthew 21:2</a> saying to them, "Go into the village that is opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Untie them, and bring them to me. (See NIV)<a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Matthew 21:9</a> The multitudes who went before him, and who followed kept shouting, " Hosanna to the son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!" (See NAS NIV)<a href="/matthew/21-31.htm">Matthew 21:31</a> Which of the two did the will of his father?" They said to him, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Most certainly I tell you that the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering into the Kingdom of God before you. (See NIV)<a href="/matthew/26-32.htm">Matthew 26:32</a> But after I am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee." (See NAS NIV)<a href="/matthew/28-7.htm">Matthew 28:7</a> Go quickly and tell his disciples,'He has risen from the dead, and behold, he goes before you into Galilee; there you will see him.' Behold, I have told you." (See NAS NIV)<a href="/mark/1-2.htm">Mark 1:2</a> As it is written in the prophets, "Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/mark/6-33.htm">Mark 6:33</a> They saw them going, and many recognized him and ran there on foot from all the cities. They arrived before them and came together to him. (See NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Mark 6:45</a> Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat, and to go ahead to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he himself sent the multitude away. (WEB NAS NIV)<a href="/mark/10-32.htm">Mark 10:32</a> They were still on the road going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them; they were full of wonder, and some, though they followed, did so with fear. Then, once more calling to Him the Twelve, He began to tell them what was about to happen to Him. (WEY NAS RSV)<a href="/mark/11-2.htm">Mark 11:2</a> and said to them, "Go your way into the village that is opposite you. Immediately as you enter into it, you will find a young donkey tied, on which no one has sat. Untie him, and bring him. (See NIV)<a href="/mark/13-23.htm">Mark 13:23</a> But you watch. "Behold, I have told you all things beforehand. (See NIV)<a href="/mark/14-28.htm">Mark 14:28</a> However, after I am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee." (See NAS NIV)<a href="/mark/16-7.htm">Mark 16:7</a> But go, tell his disciples and Peter,'He goes before you into Galilee. There you will see him, as he said to you.'" (See NAS NIV)<a href="/luke/7-27.htm">Luke 7:27</a> This is he of whom it is written,'Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.' (See NAS NIV)<a href="/luke/9-52.htm">Luke 9:52</a> and sent messengers before his face. They went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, so as to prepare for him. (See NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/10-1.htm">Luke 10:1</a> Now after these things, the Lord also appointed seventy others, and sent them two by two ahead of him into every city and place, where he was about to come. (WEB NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/19-4.htm">Luke 19:4</a> He ran on ahead, and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was to pass that way. (WEB NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/19-28.htm">Luke 19:28</a> Having said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. (WEB NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/19-30.htm">Luke 19:30</a> saying, "Go your way into the village on the other side, in which, as you enter, you will find a colt tied, whereon no man ever yet sat. Untie it, and bring it. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/john/3-28.htm">John 3:28</a> You yourselves testify that I said,'I am not the Christ,' but,'I have been sent before him.' (See NAS NIV)<a href="/john/5-7.htm">John 5:7</a> The sick man answered him, "Sir, I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up, but while I'm coming, another steps down before me." (See NIV)<a href="/john/10-4.htm">John 10:4</a> Whenever he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/john/20-4.htm">John 20:4</a> They both ran together. The other disciple outran Peter, and came to the tomb first. (See NAS)<a href="/acts/2-31.htm">Acts 2:31</a> he foreseeing this spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that neither was his soul left in Hades, nor did his flesh see decay. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/acts/20-5.htm">Acts 20:5</a> But these had gone ahead, and were waiting for us at Troas. (WEB NAS NIV)<a href="/acts/20-13.htm">Acts 20:13</a> But we who went ahead to the ship set sail for Assos, intending to take Paul aboard there, for he had so arranged, intending himself to go by land. (WEB NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_corinthians/11-21.htm">1 Corinthians 11:21</a> For in your eating each one takes his own supper first. One is hungry, and another is drunken. (See RSV NIV)<a href="/2_corinthians/9-5.htm">2 Corinthians 9:5</a> I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brothers that they would go before to you, and arrange ahead of time the generous gift that you promised before, that the same might be ready as a matter of generosity, and not of greediness. (WEB NAS)<a href="/philippians/3-13.htm">Philippians 3:13</a> Brothers, I don't regard myself as yet having taken hold, but one thing I do. Forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before, (See NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_timothy/5-24.htm">1 Timothy 5:24</a> Some men's sins are evident, preceding them to judgment, and some also follow later. (See NIV)<a href="/hebrews/11-26.htm">Hebrews 11:26</a> accounting the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he looked to the reward. (See NIV)<a href="/2_john/1-9.htm">2 John 1:9</a> Whoever transgresses and doesn't remain in the teaching of Christ, doesn't have God. He who remains in the teaching, the same has both the Father and the Son. (See RSV NIV)<a href="/genesis/31-18.htm">Genesis 31:18</a> and he took away all his livestock, and all his possessions which he had gathered, including the livestock which he had gained in Paddan Aram, to go to Isaac his father, to the land of Canaan. (See NIV)<a href="/genesis/32-3.htm">Genesis 32:3</a> Jacob sent messengers in front of him to Esau, his brother, to the land of Seir, the field of Edom. (See NIV)<a href="/genesis/32-16.htm">Genesis 32:16</a> He delivered them into the hands of his servants, every herd by itself, and said to his servants, "Pass over before me, and put a space between herd and herd." (See NIV)<a href="/genesis/32-20.htm">Genesis 32:20</a> You shall say,'Not only that, but behold, your servant, Jacob, is behind us.'" For, he said, "I will appease him with the present that goes before me, and afterward I will see his face. Perhaps he will accept me." (See NIV)<a href="/genesis/32-21.htm">Genesis 32:21</a> So the present passed over before him, and he himself lodged that night in the camp. (See NIV)<a href="/genesis/33-3.htm">Genesis 33:3</a> He himself passed over in front of them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/genesis/45-5.htm">Genesis 45:5</a> Now don't be grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life. (See NIV)<a href="/genesis/46-28.htm">Genesis 46:28</a> He sent Judah before him to Joseph, to show the way before him to Goshen, and they came into the land of Goshen. (See NIV)<a href="/genesis/48-20.htm">Genesis 48:20</a> He blessed them that day, saying, "In you will Israel bless, saying,'God make you as Ephraim and as Manasseh'" He set Ephraim before Manasseh. (See NIV)<a href="/exodus/2-8.htm">Exodus 2:8</a> Pharaoh's daughter said to her, "Go." The maiden went and called the child's mother. (See NAS)<a href="/exodus/17-5.htm">Exodus 17:5</a> Yahweh said to Moses, "Walk on before the people, and take the elders of Israel with you, and take the rod in your hand with which you struck the Nile, and go. (See NIV)<a href="/exodus/23-20.htm">Exodus 23:20</a> "Behold, I send an angel before you, to keep you by the way, and to bring you into the place which I have prepared. (See NIV)<a href="/exodus/23-23.htm">Exodus 23:23</a> For my angel shall go before you, and bring you in to the Amorite, the Hittite, the Perizzite, the Canaanite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite; and I will cut them off. (See NIV)<a href="/exodus/23-27.htm">Exodus 23:27</a> I will send my terror before you, and will confuse all the people to whom you come, and I will make all your enemies turn their backs to you. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/exodus/23-28.htm">Exodus 23:28</a> I will send the hornet before you, which will drive out the Hivite, the Canaanite, and the Hittite, from before you. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/numbers/22-26.htm">Numbers 22:26</a> The angel of Yahweh went further, and stood in a narrow place, where there was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left. (See RSV NIV)<a href="/numbers/32-17.htm">Numbers 32:17</a> but we ourselves will be ready armed to go before the children of Israel, until we have brought them to their place: and our little ones shall dwell in the fortified cities because of the inhabitants of the land. (See NIV)<a href="/deuteronomy/3-18.htm">Deuteronomy 3:18</a> I commanded you at that time, saying, "Yahweh your God has given you this land to possess it: you shall pass over armed before your brothers the children of Israel, all the men of valor. (See NIV)<a href="/deuteronomy/9-3.htm">Deuteronomy 9:3</a> Know therefore this day, that Yahweh your God is he who goes over before you as a devouring fire; he will destroy them, and he will bring them down before you: so you shall drive them out, and make them to perish quickly, as Yahweh has spoken to you. (See NIV)<a href="/deuteronomy/10-11.htm">Deuteronomy 10:11</a> Yahweh said to me, "Arise, take your journey before the people; and they shall go in and possess the land, which I swore to their fathers to give to them." (See NAS)<a href="/deuteronomy/31-3.htm">Deuteronomy 31:3</a> Yahweh your God, he will go over before you; he will destroy these nations from before you, and you shall dispossess them: and Joshua, he shall go over before you, as Yahweh has spoken. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/deuteronomy/31-8.htm">Deuteronomy 31:8</a> Yahweh, he it is who does go before you; he will be with you, he will not fail you, neither forsake you: don't be afraid, neither be dismayed." (See NAS)<a href="/joshua/1-14.htm">Joshua 1:14</a> Your wives, your little ones, and your livestock, shall live in the land which Moses gave you beyond the Jordan; but you shall pass over before your brothers armed, all the mighty men of valor, and shall help them (See NIV)<a href="/joshua/3-6.htm">Joshua 3:6</a> Joshua spoke to the priests, saying, "Take up the ark of the covenant, and pass over before the people." They took up the ark of the covenant, and went before the people. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/joshua/3-11.htm">Joshua 3:11</a> Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth passes over before you into the Jordan. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/joshua/3-14.htm">Joshua 3:14</a> It happened, when the people moved from their tents to pass over the Jordan, the priests who bore the ark of the covenant being before the people, (See NIV)<a href="/joshua/6-5.htm">Joshua 6:5</a> It shall be that when they make a long blast with the ram's horn, and when you hear the sound of the trumpet, all the people shall shout with a great shout; and the wall of the city shall fall down flat, and the people shall go up every man straight before him." (See NAS)<a href="/joshua/6-7.htm">Joshua 6:7</a> They said to the people, "Advance! March around the city, and let the armed men pass on before Yahweh's ark." (See NIV)<a href="/joshua/6-9.htm">Joshua 6:9</a> The armed men went before the priests who blew the trumpets, and the ark went after them. The trumpets sounded as they went. (See NIV)<a href="/joshua/6-13.htm">Joshua 6:13</a> The seven priests bearing the seven trumpets of rams' horns before the ark of Yahweh went on continually, and blew the trumpets: and the armed men went before them. The rear guard came after the ark of Yahweh. The trumpets sounded as they went. (See NIV)<a href="/joshua/6-20.htm">Joshua 6:20</a> So the people shouted, and the priests blew the trumpets. It happened, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, that the people shouted with a great shout, and the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city. (See NAS)<a href="/joshua/24-12.htm">Joshua 24:12</a> I sent the hornet before you, which drove them out from before you, even the two kings of the Amorites; not with your sword, nor with your bow. (See NIV)<a href="/judges/4-14.htm">Judges 4:14</a> Deborah said to Barak, "Go; for this is the day in which Yahweh has delivered Sisera into your hand. Hasn't Yahweh gone out before you?" So Barak went down from Mount Tabor, and ten thousand men after him. (See NIV)<a href="/judges/7-24.htm">Judges 7:24</a> Gideon sent messengers throughout all the hill country of Ephraim, saying, "Come down against Midian, and take before them the waters, as far as Beth Barah, even the Jordan!" So all the men of Ephraim were gathered together, and took the waters as far as Beth Barah, even the Jordan. (See NIV)<a href="/ruth/2-2.htm">Ruth 2:2</a> Ruth the Moabitess said to Naomi, "Let me now go to the field, and glean among the ears of grain after him in whose sight I shall find favor." She said to her, "Go, my daughter." (See NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/9-12.htm">1 Samuel 9:12</a> As soon as you have come into the city, you shall immediately find him, before he goes up to the high place to eat; for the people will not eat until he come, because he blesses the sacrifice. Afterwards those who are invited eat. Now therefore go up; for at this time you shall find him." (See NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/9-19.htm">1 Samuel 9:19</a> Samuel answered Saul, and said, "I am the seer. Go up before me to the high place, for you shall eat with me today. In the morning I will let you go, and will tell you all that is in your heart. (See NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/9-27.htm">1 Samuel 9:27</a> As they were going down at the end of the city, Samuel said to Saul, "Tell the servant pass on before us" (and he passed on), "but stand still first, that I may cause you to hear the word of God." (See NAS NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/14-7.htm">1 Samuel 14:7</a> His armor bearer said to him, "Do all that is in your heart. Turn and, behold, I am with you according to your heart." (See NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/17-7.htm">1 Samuel 17:7</a> The staff of his spear was like a weaver's beam; and his spear's head weighed six hundred shekels of iron: and his shield bearer went before him. (See NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/23-24.htm">1 Samuel 23:24</a> Now the Spirit of Yahweh departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from Yahweh troubled him. (See RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/25-19.htm">1 Samuel 25:19</a> She said to her young men, "Go on before me. Behold, I come after you." But she didn't tell her husband, Nabal. (See NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/30-20.htm">1 Samuel 30:20</a> David took all the flocks and the herds, which they drove before those other livestock, and said, "This is David's spoil." (See NAS NIV)<a href="/2_samuel/6-4.htm">2 Samuel 6:4</a> They brought it out of the house of Abinadab, which was in the hill, with the ark of God: and Ahio went before the ark. (See NAS)<a href="/2_samuel/7-3.htm">2 Samuel 7:3</a> Nathan said to the king, "Go, do all that is in your heart; for Yahweh is with you." (See NIV)<a href="/2_samuel/15-1.htm">2 Samuel 15:1</a> It happened after this, that Absalom prepared him a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run before him. (See NIV)<a href="/2_samuel/15-22.htm">2 Samuel 15:22</a> David said to Ittai, "Go and pass over." Ittai the Gittite passed over, and all his men, and all the little ones who were with him. (See NIV)<a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">1 Kings 1:5</a> Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, "I will be king." Then he prepared him chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him. (See NIV)<a href="/1_kings/18-46.htm">1 Kings 18:46</a> The hand of Yahweh was on Elijah; and he tucked his cloak into his belt and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel. (See NIV)<a href="/2_kings/4-31.htm">2 Kings 4:31</a> Gehazi passed on before them, and laid the staff on the face of the child; but there was neither voice, nor hearing. Therefore he returned to meet him, and told him, saying, "The child has not awakened." (See RSV NIV)<a href="/2_kings/5-23.htm">2 Kings 5:23</a> Naaman said, "Be pleased to take two talents." He urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of clothing, and laid them on two of his servants; and they carried them before him. (See NIV)<a href="/2_kings/6-32.htm">2 Kings 6:32</a> But Elisha was sitting in his house, and the elders were sitting with him. Then the king sent a man from before him; but before the messenger came to him, he said to the elders, "Do you see how this son of a murderer has sent to take away my head? Behold, when the messenger comes, shut the door, and hold the door shut against him. Isn't the sound of his master's feet behind him?" (See NIV)<a href="/nehemiah/4-7.htm">Nehemiah 4:7</a> But it happened that when Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabians, the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites heard that the repairing of the walls of Jerusalem went forward, and that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very angry; (See NIV)<a href="/psalms/105-17.htm">Psalms 105:17</a> He sent a man before them. Joseph was sold for a slave. (See RSV)<a href="/proverbs/4-25.htm">Proverbs 4:25</a> Let your eyes look straight ahead. Fix your gaze directly before you. (WEB NAS NIV)<a href="/jeremiah/7-21.htm">Jeremiah 7:21</a> These are the words of the Lord of armies, the God of Israel: Put your burned offerings with your offerings of beasts, and take flesh for your food. (See NIV)<a href="/jeremiah/31-39.htm">Jeremiah 31:39</a> The measuring line shall go out further straight onward to the hill Gareb, and shall turn about to Goah. (See NAS)<a href="/jeremiah/44-25.htm">Jeremiah 44:25</a> Thus says Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel, saying, You and your wives have both spoken with your mouths, and with your hands have fulfilled it, saying, We will surely perform our vows that we have vowed, to burn incense to the queen of the sky, and to pour out drink offerings to her: establish then your vows, and perform your vows. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/ezekiel/1-9.htm">Ezekiel 1:9</a> their wings were joined one to another; they didn't turn when they went; each one went straight forward. (See NIV)<a href="/ezekiel/1-12.htm">Ezekiel 1:12</a> Each one went straight forward: where the spirit was to go, they went; they didn't turn when they went. (See NIV)<a href="/ezekiel/10-22.htm">Ezekiel 10:22</a> As for the likeness of their faces, they were the faces which I saw by the river Chebar, their appearances and themselves; they went every one straight forward. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/ezekiel/46-9.htm">Ezekiel 46:9</a> But when the people of the land shall come before Yahweh in the appointed feasts, he who enters by the way of the north gate to worship shall go forth by the way of the south gate; and he who enters by the way of the south gate shall go forth by the way of the north gate: he shall not return by the way of the gate by which he came in, but shall go forth straight before him. (See RSV)<a href="/joel/2-8.htm">Joel 2:8</a> Neither does one jostle another; they march everyone in his path, and they burst through the defenses, and don't break ranks. 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