Meaning
A camp is a temporary place where people live, stay, or gather, especially while traveling or engaged in military activity.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, camp refers to a temporary dwelling place or organized gathering of people, especially Israel during its wilderness journey.
The Israelites were arranged around the tabernacle according to their tribes and families.
The Bible also uses camp for military encampments and other temporary gatherings.
Key References
- Exodus 14:2
- Exodus 19:17
- Numbers 1:52
- Numbers 2:1-34
- Numbers 5:1-4
- Numbers 10:11-28
- Deuteronomy 23:9-14
- Joshua 6:11
- 1 Samuel 17:20-21
- Psalm 27:3
- Psalm 34:7
- Hebrews 13:11-13
Related Terms
- Wilderness
- Tabernacle
- Congregation
- Host
- Army
- Encampment