Meaning
Pursuit is the act of following or chasing after someone or something in order to overtake, capture, reach, or obtain it.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, pursuit refers to following or chasing after people, enemies, animals, or other objectives. It is commonly associated with warfare and military action, but can also describe the deliberate seeking or following of something.
Pursuit may result in capture, escape, victory, or defeat depending on the circumstances. The term is also used figuratively for deliberately seeking qualities or goals such as peace and righteousness.
Key References
- Exodus 14:8-9
- Deuteronomy 1:44
- Joshua 10:19
- Judges 4:16
- 1 Samuel 17:52
- 2 Samuel 20:6-10
- 1 Kings 20:20
- Psalm 34:14
- Psalm 35:3
- Proverbs 21:21
- Isaiah 5:11
- Jeremiah 16:16
- Philippians 3:12-14
- 1 Timothy 6:11
Related Terms
- Chase
- Follow
- Pursuit of Peace
- Persecution
- Battle
- Warfare
- Victory
- Enemy
- Escape