1554. He went on his journeys means according to plan, as can be seen from the symbolism of journeys or travels as further progress (discussed in §1457). Since the progress followed a plan, the journeys here have this meaning and no other.

From infancy, the Lord advanced toward heavenly goals and reached them exactly according to the divine plan. The nature of this plan is depicted by Abram on an inner level.

Everyone that the Lord creates anew also follows such a plan, although it differs from person to person, depending on the individual's nature and bent of mind. What plan an individual is following while being reborn, though, is not known to a single soul (not even to angels, except in a shadowy way) but only to the Lord.

1457. The symbolism of And Abram traveled, going and traveling, as further advancement can be seen from the symbolism of going and traveling. Among the ancients, journeys, travels, and immigration had no other meaning, so in the Word as well they have no other symbolism on an inner level.

This is where the Lord's advances into knowledge begin.

Like any other person, the Lord also learned by instruction. Luke demonstrates this:

The child grew and became strong in spirit. He was in the wastelands up to the day of his presentation to Israel. ¹ (Luke 1:80)

In the same author:

The child grew and became strong in spirit and was filled with wisdom; and [God's] favor was on him. (Luke 2:40)

In the same author:

Joseph and Jesus' mother, after three days, found him in the Temple, sitting in the middle of the teachers and listening to them and asking them questions; everyone listening to him was astounded at his understanding and his answers. Seeing him, [Joseph and Mary] were amazed, but he said to them, "Why did you search for me? Didn't you know that I have to see to my Father's business?" (Luke 2:46-47, 48, 49)

Verse 42 of the same chapter says that he was then twelve years old. In the same author:

After that, Jesus advanced in wisdom and age and in favor with God and humankind. (Luke 2:52)

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