7520 dispersion, the

A technical term used to refer to God’s people as they are scattered throughout the world.

The dispersion of the Jews

Promised and predicted Dt 4:25-28; 1Ki 14:15 See also Dt 28:15-68; Lev 26:27-35; Ne 1:8-9; Jer 13:24; Eze 6:8-10; Eze 20:23-24; Eze 22:15

The prediction fulfilled Jer 50:17; Da 9:7 See also Est 3:8; Ps 44:9-16; La 4:16; Eze 36:17-20; Zep 3:10; Zec 1:19; Jn 7:35 In NT times there were more Jews living outside Palestine than within.

The promise of return Isa 11:12 See also Dt 4:29-31; Jer 31:10; Eze 11:16-17

The dispersion of Christians

Ac 8:1 Christians scattered because of persecution; 1Pe 1:1 See also Ac 8:4; Ac 11:19; Jas 1:1

See also