Definition: The term "ambulance" in its Greek word form, ἔνθρωπος (inθρόpois) from which we get "ambulation," stems from the same root as "ambulatory," meaning physically moving about. In the New Testament, this word appears in two different passages: John 13:24 where Jesus is saying that he will send a "new and living way" through his disciples to lead them (Hebrews 7:14-15), and Mark 9:26 where He uses this term to describe his role as the one who, with his two disciples, guides people through their daily journeys. The Greek word for "ambulance" in its biblical sense is ἔνθρωπος (inθρόpois), which means "man's body of flesh" or "person's bodily form," and refers to a person who has been sent by Jesus to be a helper, guide, or support. In the New Testament, it also carries the meaning of 'to carry or to be carrying'. It can refer to someone traveling in a vehicle, taking on some kind of responsibility for someone else (like a pilot), or being actively involved in a mission, particularly in times of need. However, as we move on through the Old Testament literature, the term is often used in connection with a sick person needing help or care. In this sense, it might be associated with being a "man's servant" or an "elders' friend," especially when the situation calls for someone to take on a special role. So, the word "ambulance" as we understand it today comes from Greek roots that are related to physical movement and body formation, often used to describe help or support in times of need.

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