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Processions are significant in both the Old and New Testaments, symbolizing worship, celebration, and the presence of God among His people. Old Testament Processions in the Old Testament are often associated with worship and the celebration of God's presence. One of the most notable examples is the procession of the Ark of the Covenant. When King David brought the Ark to Jerusalem, it was accompanied by a grand procession. <a href="/2_samuel/6-14.htm">2 Samuel 6:14-15</a> describes this event: "And David, wearing a linen ephod, danced with all his might before the LORD, while he and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sound of the trumpet." The Psalms also reflect the importance of processions in worship. <a href="/psalms/68-24.htm">Psalm 68:24-25</a> states, "They have seen Your procession, O God—the procession of my God and King into the sanctuary. The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines." This passage highlights the joyful and musical nature of processions as expressions of praise and reverence. New Testament In the New Testament, processions continue to hold spiritual significance. The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem is a key example. As Jesus entered the city, a large crowd gathered, laying their cloaks and palm branches on the road, forming a procession to honor Him as the Messiah. <a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Matthew 21:9</a> records the crowd's acclamation: "The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: 'Hosanna to the Son of David!' 'Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!' 'Hosanna in the highest!'" This event is not only a fulfillment of prophecy (<a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a>) but also a demonstration of Jesus' kingship and the people's recognition of His divine mission. Symbolism and Significance Processions in the Bible often symbolize the movement of God's people towards Him, reflecting themes of pilgrimage, worship, and divine guidance. They serve as a reminder of God's presence and the communal aspect of faith. The organized and celebratory nature of processions underscores the joy and reverence that accompany true worship. In biblical tradition, processions are not merely physical movements but are deeply spiritual acts that unite the community in a shared expression of faith and devotion. They are moments when the sacred intersects with the everyday, drawing believers into a closer relationship with God.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (n.) The act of proceeding, moving on, advancing, or issuing; regular, orderly, or ceremonious progress; continuous course.2. (n.) That which is moving onward in an orderly, stately, or solemn manner; a train of persons advancing in order; a ceremonious train; a retinue; as, a procession of mourners; the Lord Mayor's procession.3. (n.) An orderly and ceremonial progress of persons, either from the sacristy to the choir, or from the choir around the church, within or without.4. (n.) An old term for litanies which were said in procession and not kneeling.5. (v. t.) To ascertain, mark, and establish the boundary lines of, as lands.6. (v. i.) To march in procession.7. (v. i.) To honor with a procession.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/2358.htm">2358. thriambeuo -- to triumph</a> ... three-am-byoo'-o) Short Definition: I lead around, make a spectacle of Definition: (properly: I lead one as my prisoner in a triumphal procession, hence) I ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2358.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/747.htm">747. archegos -- founder, leader</a> ... 747 (from 746 , "the first" and 71 , "to lead") -- properly, the first in a long procession; a who for many others to follow. 747 ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/747.htm - 7k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/8418.htm">8418. tahalukah -- procession</a> ... tahalukah. 8419 . procession. Transliteration: tahalukah Phonetic Spelling: (tah-hal-oo-kaw') Short Definition: proceeding. ... From halak; a procession -- X went. ... /hebrew/8418.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/1979.htm">1979. halikah -- a going, way, traveling company</a> ... 1978, 1979. halikah. 1980 . a going, way, traveling company. Transliteration: halikah Phonetic Spelling: (hal-ee-kaw') Short Definition: procession. ... /hebrew/1979.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/1718.htm">1718. dadah -- perhaps to move slowly</a> ... 1717, 1718. dadah. 1719 . perhaps to move slowly. Transliteration: dadah Phonetic Spelling: (daw-daw') Short Definition: procession. Word Origin a prim. ... /hebrew/1718.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/5090a.htm">5090a. nahag -- to drive, conduct</a> ... 3), drove (2), drove away (1), guide (1), guided (1), guiding (1), lead (4), lead away (2), leading (1), led (3), led forth (1), led in procession (1), led ... /hebrew/5090a.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/2287.htm">2287. chagag -- to make a pilgrimage, keep a pilgrim feast</a> ... A primitive root (compare chagra', chuwg); properly, to move in a circle, ie (specifically) to march in a sacred procession, to observe a festival; by ... /hebrew/2287.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/8419.htm">8419. tahpukah -- perversity, perverse thing</a> ... procession. From haphak; a perversity or fraud -- (very) froward(-ness, thing), perverse thing. see HEBREW haphak. 8418, 8419. tahpukah. 8420 . ... /hebrew/8419.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/maclaren/romans_corinthians_to_ii_corinthians_chap_v/the_triumphal_procession.htm">The Triumphal Procession</a> ... CORINTHIANS (To II Corinthians, Chap. V) THE TRIUMPHAL PROCESSION. 'Thanks be unto God, which always leadeth us in triumph in Christ ... /.../romans corinthians to ii corinthians chap v/the triumphal procession.htm<a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_the_procession_of_love.htm">Whether the Procession of Love in God is Generation?</a> ... TREATISE ON THE MOST HOLY TRINITY (QQ -43)THE PROCESSION OF THE DIVINE PERSONS (FIVE ARTICLES) Whether the procession of love in God is generation? ... /.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the procession of love.htm<a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_there_is_procession_in.htm">Whether There is Procession in God?</a> ... TREATISE ON THE MOST HOLY TRINITY (QQ -43)THE PROCESSION OF THE DIVINE PERSONS (FIVE ARTICLES) Whether there is procession in God? ... /.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether there is procession in.htm<a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_18_1872/another_royal_procession.htm">Another Royal Procession</a> ... Another Royal Procession. A Sermon (No.1038). Delivered on Lord's Day Morning, 3rd, 1872, by. CH SPURGEON,. At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington. ... /.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 18 1872/another royal procession.htm<a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_any_other_procession_exists.htm">Whether any Other Procession Exists in God Besides that of the ...</a> ... TREATISE ON THE MOST HOLY TRINITY (QQ -43)THE PROCESSION OF THE DIVINE PERSONS (FIVE ARTICLES) Whether any other procession exists in God besides that of the ... /.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether any other procession exists.htm<a href="/library/miller/the_yoke/chapter_iv_the_procession_of.htm">The Procession of Amen</a> ... CHAPTER IV THE PROCESSION OF AMEN. ... Reentering her litter she was borne away, while the Thebans were still lost in the delights of the procession. ... //christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter iv the procession of.htm<a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_any_procession_in_god.htm">Whether any Procession in God Can be Called Generation?</a> ... TREATISE ON THE MOST HOLY TRINITY (QQ -43)THE PROCESSION OF THE DIVINE PERSONS (FIVE ARTICLES) Whether any procession in God can be called generation? ... /.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether any procession in god.htm<a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_9_1863/the_procession_of_sorrow.htm">The Procession of Sorrow</a> ... The Procession of Sorrow. A Sermon (No.497). ... I claim for the procession of my Lord an interest superior to the pageant you are now so anxiously expecting. ... /.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 9 1863/the procession of sorrow.htm<a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_in_god_there_are_2.htm">Whether in God There are Only Four Real Relations ---Paternity ...</a> ... THE DIVINE RELATIONS (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether in God there are only four real relations"-paternity, filiation, spiration, and procession? ... /...//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether in god there are 2.htm<a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/treatise_on_the_most_holy.htm">Treatise on the Most Holy Trinity (Qq -43)The Procession of the ...</a> ... TREATISE ON THE MOST HOLY TRINITY (QQ -43)THE PROCESSION OF THE DIVINE PERSONS (FIVE ARTICLES). ... Concerning procession there are five points of inquiry: ... //christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/treatise on the most holy.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/p/procession.htm">Procession (11 Occurrences)</a> ... is moving onward in an orderly, stately, or solemn manner; a train of persons advancing in order; a ceremonious train; a retinue; as, a procession of mourners ... /p/procession.htm - 10k<a href="/topical/t/triumph.htm">Triumph (52 Occurrences)</a> ... 2. (n.) Hence, any triumphal procession; a pompous exhibition; a stately show or pageant. 3. (n.) A state of joy or exultation for success. ... /t/triumph.htm - 24k<a href="/topical/d/dionysia.htm">Dionysia</a> ... A procession was formed and they marched through the city, indulging in all sorts of jesting and buffoonery, to attend the pantomimic performances. ... /d/dionysia.htm - 10k<a href="/topical/b/bier.htm">Bier (3 Occurrences)</a> ... their clothes" and "gird themselves with sackcloth," and the king himself in token of his grief and royal regard, "followed the bier" in the procession to the ... /b/bier.htm - 9k<a href="/topical/a/ark.htm">Ark (212 Occurrences)</a> ... 4:7, 10, 11, 17, 18). It was borne in the procession round Jericho (Joshua 6:4, 6, 8, 11, 12). When carried it was always wrapped ... /a/ark.htm - 84k<a href="/topical/m/marriage.htm">Marriage (74 Occurrences)</a> ... The first ceremony, the wedding procession, apparently a relic of marriage by capture (compare Judges 5:30 Psalm 45:15), was the first part of the proceedings. ... /m/marriage.htm - 62k<a href="/topical/p/process.htm">Process (5 Occurrences)</a> /p/process.htm - 8k<a href="/topical/n/nebuchadrezzar.htm">Nebuchadrezzar (31 Occurrences)</a> ... Besides, he laid out and paved with bricks a great street for the procession of Marduk, and built a number of great walls with moats and moat-walls and gates. ... /n/nebuchadrezzar.htm - 29k<a href="/topical/b/burial.htm">Burial (25 Occurrences)</a> ... 2. Professional Mourners: The procession of mourners is made up largely, of course, of relatives and friends of the deceased, but is led by professional ... /b/burial.htm - 42k<a href="/topical/n/nebuchadnezzar.htm">Nebuchadnezzar (90 Occurrences)</a> ... Besides, he laid out and paved with bricks a great street for the procession of Marduk, and built a number of great walls with moats and moat-walls and gates. ... /n/nebuchadnezzar.htm - 57k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/eternal-procession.html">What is the eternal procession of the Holy Spirit? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/aroma-of-Christ.html">What does it mean that Christians are the aroma of Christ? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/eternal-generation.html">What is the doctrine of eternal generation and is it biblical? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/procession.htm">Procession: 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>Procession (11 Occurrences)<a href="/1_corinthians/4-9.htm">1 Corinthians 4:9</a> For, I think that God has displayed us, the apostles, last of all, like men sentenced to death. For we are made a spectacle to the world, both to angels and men. (See NIV)<a href="/2_corinthians/2-14.htm">2 Corinthians 2:14</a> But to God be the thanks who in Christ ever heads our triumphal procession, and by our hands waves in every place that sweet incense, the knowledge of Him. (WEY NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/10-5.htm">1 Samuel 10:5</a> After that thou shalt come to the hill of God, where is the garrison of the Philistines; and it shall come to pass, when thou art come thither to the city, that thou shalt meet a band of prophets coming down from the high place with a psaltery, and a timbrel, and a pipe, and a harp, before them; and they will be prophesying. (See NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/10-10.htm">1 Samuel 10:10</a> And when they came thither to the hill, behold, a band of prophets met him; and the spirit of God came mightily upon him, and he prophesied among them. (See NIV)<a href="/nehemiah/12-31.htm">Nehemiah 12:31</a> Then I brought up the princes of Judah on the wall, and appointed two great companies who gave thanks and went in procession. One went on the right hand on the wall toward the dung gate; (WEB JPS ASV DBY YLT RSV)<a href="/nehemiah/12-36.htm">Nehemiah 12:36</a> and his brothers, Shemaiah, and Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel, and Judah, Hanani, with the musical instruments of David the man of God; and Ezra the scribe was before them. (See NIV)<a href="/psalms/42-4.htm">Psalms 42:4</a> These things I remember, and pour out my soul within me, how I used to go with the crowd, and led them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, a multitude keeping a holy day. (See NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/psalms/68-24.htm">Psalms 68:24</a> They have seen your processions, God, even the processions of my God, my King, into the sanctuary. (Root in WEB NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/psalms/118-27.htm">Psalms 118:27</a> Jehovah is God, and he hath given us light: Bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar. (See JPS RSV NIV)<a href="/songs/6-10.htm">Song of Songs 6:10</a> Who is she, looking down as the morning light, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, who is to be feared like an army with flags? (See NIV)<a href="/isaiah/60-11.htm">Isaiah 60:11</a> Thy gates also shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; that men may bring unto thee the wealth of the nations, and their kings led captive. (See JPS NAS RSV NIV)<a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><a href="/topical/p/procession.htm">Procession</a><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><a href="/topical/p/procession.htm">Procession (11 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/m/music.htm">Music (143 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/f/flat.htm">Flat (33 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/d/dung-gate.htm">Dung-gate (4 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/d/dionysia.htm">Dionysia</a><a href="/topical/d/dionysus.htm">Dionysus</a><a href="/topical/p/prochorus.htm">Prochorus (1 Occurrence)</a><a href="/topical/c/cope.htm">Cope (1 Occurrence)</a><a href="/topical/c/chariot.htm">Chariot (102 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/c/choirs.htm">Choirs (4 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/s/splendor.htm">Splendor (87 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/s/station.htm">Station (78 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/h/holyday.htm">Holyday (2 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/b/bacchus.htm">Bacchus</a><a href="/topical/s/solemn.htm">Solemn (100 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/g/galilee.htm">Galilee (73 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/g/greece.htm">Greece (15 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/t/thanksgiving.htm">Thanksgiving (49 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/a/ancient.htm">Ancient (64 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/a/archaeology.htm">Archaeology</a><a href="/topical/m/minor.htm">Minor (2 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/c/covenant.htm">Covenant (309 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/a/asia.htm">Asia (22 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/a/ark.htm">Ark (212 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/v/view.htm">View (86 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/r/religion.htm">Religion (23 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/p/processing_grief_and_confusion.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Processing Grief and Confusion"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Processing Grief and Confusion" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/p/procession_on_the_wall.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Procession on the Wall"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Procession on the Wall" /></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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> <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>