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Wilderness
The dry, hostile land between Egypt and Canaan where Israel wandered for forty years — and the setting of Jesus' temptation. A place of testing and dependence.
Israel spent forty years in the wilderness after the Exodus, depending on God for water, food, and direction.
Wilderness is a recurring biblical metaphor — a place where comforts are stripped away and trust is forged.
Jesus, the true Israel, went into the wilderness for forty days and resisted temptation by trusting his Father's word.
Original BibleDawn entry. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.