STRONGS NT 3597a: ὁδοποιέωὁδοποιέω, ὁδοποιῶ; in Greek writings from Xenophon down, to make a road; to level, make passable, smooth, open, a way; and so also in the Sept.: ὡδοποιησε τρίβον τῇ ὀργή αὐτοῦ, for פִּלֵס, Psalm 77:50 (); for סָלַל, to construct a lever way by casting up an embankment, Job 30:12; Psalm 67:5 (); for פִּנָּה, Psalm 79:10 (); for דֶּרֶך פִּנָּה, Isaiah 62:10; — and so, at least apparently, in Mark 2:23 L Tr marginal reading WH marginal reading (see ποιέω, I. 1 a. and c.) (with ὁδόν added, Xenophon, anab. 4, 8, 8).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ὁδοιπορία, similar concepts of journey or travel can be found in Hebrew terms such as דֶּרֶךְ (derek, Strong's Hebrew 1870), which means "way" or "path," and מַסָּע (massa, Strong's Hebrew 4550), meaning "journey" or "march." These terms capture the essence of travel and movement found in the Old Testament narratives.

Usage: The term ὁδοιπορία is used in the New Testament to describe a journey or the act of traveling, often emphasizing the physical distance or effort involved in the travel.

Context: The Greek term ὁδοιπορία appears in the New Testament to convey the concept of a journey or travel, often highlighting the physical aspect of moving from one place to another. It is used in contexts where the distance or the act of traveling is significant to the narrative or teaching.

In John 4:6, the term is used to describe Jesus' journey to Samaria: "Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, worn out from His journey, sat down by the well. It was about the sixth hour." (BSB). Here, ὁδοιπορία emphasizes the physical exertion and weariness experienced by Jesus due to the journey, setting the stage for His encounter with the Samaritan woman.

The use of ὁδοιπορία in the New Testament often serves to underscore the human experience of travel, including fatigue and the challenges associated with long distances. It reflects the reality of ancient travel, which was typically on foot and could be arduous and time-consuming.