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In the Scriptures, thirst is often used metaphorically to describe a deep spiritual yearning for God and His righteousness.<br><br><b>Physical Thirst:</b><br><br>In the Bible, physical thirst is a common human experience that underscores the basic need for water. This is evident in the narrative of the Israelites wandering in the wilderness, where they frequently experienced thirst and cried out to God for provision. In <a href="/exodus/17-3.htm">Exodus 17:3</a> , the people grumble against Moses, saying, "Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to make us and our children and livestock die of thirst?" This physical thirst serves as a backdrop for God's miraculous provision of water from the rock, demonstrating His care and ability to meet the needs of His people.<br><br><b>Spiritual Thirst:</b><br><br>Beyond the physical, thirst is a powerful metaphor for spiritual longing. In <a href="/psalms/42.htm">Psalm 42:1-2</a> , the psalmist writes, "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul longs after You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, the living God. When shall I come and appear before God?" Here, the imagery of a deer panting for water illustrates the soul's deep desire for communion with God. This spiritual thirst reflects an innate recognition of the soul's need for the divine presence and sustenance.<br><br>In the New Testament, Jesus addresses spiritual thirst directly. In <a href="/john/4-13.htm">John 4:13-14</a> , during His conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well, Jesus declares, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again. But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life." Jesus presents Himself as the source of living water, offering eternal satisfaction to those who come to Him in faith.<br><br><b>Thirst for Righteousness:</b><br><br>The concept of thirst is also linked to a desire for righteousness. In the Beatitudes, Jesus pronounces a blessing on those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, promising that they will be filled (<a href="/matthew/5-6.htm">Matthew 5:6</a>). This beatitude highlights the virtue of longing for God's will and moral purity, suggesting that such a thirst will be satisfied by God Himself.<br><br><b>Prophetic Imagery:</b><br><br>The prophets frequently use the imagery of thirst to convey Israel's spiritual condition and God's promise of restoration. In <a href="/isaiah/55.htm">Isaiah 55:1</a> , the invitation is extended: "Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy and eat!" This call emphasizes God's gracious provision and the abundance of spiritual nourishment available to those who seek Him.<br><br><b>Eschatological Fulfillment:</b><br><br>The theme of thirst finds its ultimate fulfillment in the eschatological vision of Revelation. In <a href="/revelation/7-16.htm">Revelation 7:16-17</a> , it is promised that "Never again will they hunger, and never will they thirst; nor will the sun beat down upon them, nor any scorching heat. For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. He will lead them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." This passage assures believers of a future where all needs, including the deepest spiritual thirst, will be eternally satisfied in the presence of God.<br><br>In summary, "thirsteth" in the biblical context encompasses both the literal need for water and the profound spiritual longing for God and His righteousness. It serves as a reminder of humanity's dependence on God for both physical sustenance and spiritual fulfillment.<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/newton/olney_hymns/hymn_61_my_soul_thirsteth.htm"><span class="l">My Soul <b>Thirsteth</b> for God.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> V. DEDICATION and SURRENDER Hymn 61 My soul <b>thirsteth</b> for God. William Cowper<br> 8,8,8,8. My soul <b>thirsteth</b> for God. I thirst, but not as once I did,. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/newton/olney hymns/hymn 61 my soul thirsteth.htm</font><p><a href="/library/traherne/centuries_of_meditations/86_my_soul_thirsteth_for.htm"><span class="l">My Soul <b>Thirsteth</b> for Thee</span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE THIRD CENTURY 86 My soul <b>thirsteth</b> for Thee. My soul <b>thirsteth</b> for Thee, my<br> flesh longeth for Thee in a dry and thirsty land where no water is. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../traherne/centuries of meditations/86 my soul thirsteth for.htm</font><p><a href="/library/traherne/centuries_of_meditations/23_the_noble_inclination_whereby.htm"><span class="l">The Noble Inclination Whereby Man <b>Thirsteth</b> after Riches and <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE FIRST CENTURY 23 The noble inclination whereby man <b>thirsteth</b> after riches<br> and dominion. The noble inclination whereby man <b>thirsteth</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../traherne/centuries of meditations/23 the noble inclination whereby.htm</font><p><a href="/library/adams/hymns_for_christian_devotion/493__o_god_my.htm"><span class="l">"O God, My Soul <b>Thirsteth</b> for Thee. "</span></a> <br><b>...</b> DEVOUT EXERCISES. 493. " "O God, my soul <b>thirsteth</b> for thee.". 493. LM<br> Montgomery. "O God, my soul <b>thirsteth</b> for thee.". 1 O God! <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/adams/hymns for christian devotion/493 o god my.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bunyan/the_riches_of_bunyan/xvii_the_promises.htm"><span class="l">The Promises.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The man that <b>thirsteth</b> with spiritual thirst, fears nothing more than that there<br> is not enough to quench his thirst: all the promises and sayings of God's <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/bunyan/the riches of bunyan/xvii the promises.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/exposition_on_the_book_of_psalms/psalm_lxiii.htm"><span class="l">Psalm LXIII.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> For he that <b>thirsteth</b> in this world, in the world to come shall be satisfied, according<br> to the Lord's saying, "Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm lxiii.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_h/the_great_proclamation.htm"><span class="l">The Great Proclamation</span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE GREAT PROCLAMATION. 'Ho, every one that <b>thirsteth</b>, come ye to the waters, and <b>...</b><br> 'Every one that <b>thirsteth</b>'"that means desire. Yes; but it means need also. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/the great proclamation.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_j/thirst_and_satisfaction.htm"><span class="l">Thirst and Satisfaction</span></a> <br><b>...</b> SATISFACTION. 'My soul <b>thirsteth</b> for Thee....5. My soul shall be satisfied....<br> 8. My soul followeth hard after Thee.'"Psalm 63:1, 5, 8. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/thirst and satisfaction.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_j/thirsting_for_god.htm"><span class="l">Thirsting for God</span></a> <br><b>...</b> VOLUME I: PSALMS I to XLIX THIRSTING FOR GOD. 'My soul <b>thirsteth</b> for God, for<br> the living God.'"Psalm 13:2. <b>...</b> 'My soul <b>thirsteth</b>'"for what? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/thirsting for god.htm</font><p><a href="/library/anonymous/daily_light_on_the_daily_path/january_9_evening.htm"><span class="l">January 9 Evening</span></a> <br><b>...</b> My soul <b>thirsteth</b> for God, for the living God."O God, thou art my God; early will<br> I seek thee: my soul <b>thirsteth</b> for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../anonymous/daily light on the daily path/january 9 evening.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/t/thirsteth.htm"><span class="l"><b>Thirsteth</b> (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Thirsteth</b> (7 Occurrences). John 7:37 In the last<br> day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/thirsteth.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/thirsty.htm"><span class="l">Thirsty (38 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Psalms 63:1 O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul <b>thirsteth</b> for<br> thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/thirsty.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/thirsted.htm"><span class="l">Thirsted (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/thirsted.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/thirsting.htm"><span class="l">Thirsting (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/thirsting.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/longeth.htm"><span class="l">Longeth (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Psalms 63:1 O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul <b>thirsteth</b> for<br> thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/longeth.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/languisheth.htm"><span class="l">Languisheth (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> I seek thee. My soul <b>thirsteth</b> for thee, my flesh languisheth for thee,<br> in a dry and weary land without water: (DBY). Psalms 88:9 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/languisheth.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/weary.htm"><span class="l">Weary (77 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB NIV). Psalms 143:6 I spread forth my hands unto thee: My soul <b>thirsteth</b><br> after thee, as a weary land. Selah (See JPS ASV YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/weary.htm - 29k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/stretch.htm"><span class="l">Stretch (73 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV). Psalms 143:6 I stretch forth my hands<br> unto thee: my soul <b>thirsteth</b> after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/stretch.htm - 31k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/exceedingly.htm"><span class="l">Exceedingly (167 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Judges 15:18 and he <b>thirsteth</b> exceedingly, and calleth unto Jehovah, and saith,<br> 'Thou -- Thou hast given by the hand of Thy servant this great salvation; and <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/exceedingly.htm - 37k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/hungereth.htm"><span class="l">Hungereth (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Romans 12:20 Therefore if thy enemy hungereth, feed him; if he <b>thirsteth</b>, give him<br> drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. (WBS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hungereth.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Thirsteth (7 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/7-37.htm">John 7:37</a></span><br />In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man <span class="boldtext">thirsteth</span>, let him come to me, and drink.<br /><span class="source">(WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/12-20.htm">Romans 12:20</a></span><br />Therefore if thy enemy hungereth, feed him; if he <span class="boldtext">thirsteth</span>, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.<br /><span class="source">(WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/judges/15-18.htm">Judges 15:18</a></span><br />and he <span class="boldtext">thirsteth</span> exceedingly, and calleth unto Jehovah, and saith, 'Thou -- Thou hast given by the hand of Thy servant this great salvation; and now, I die with thirst, and have fallen into the hand of the uncircumcised.'<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/42-2.htm">Psalms 42:2</a></span><br />My soul <span class="boldtext">thirsteth</span> for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?<br /><span class="source">(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/63-1.htm">Psalms 63:1</a></span><br />O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul <span class="boldtext">thirsteth</span> for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/143-6.htm">Psalms 143:6</a></span><br />I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul <span class="boldtext">thirsteth</span> after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah.<br /><span class="source">(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/55-1.htm">Isaiah 55:1</a></span><br />Ho, every one that <span class="boldtext">thirsteth</span>, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.<br /><span class="source">(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/t/thirsteth.htm">Thirsteth</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/thirsteth.htm">Thirsteth (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hungering.htm">Hungering (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/nourished.htm">Nourished (29 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/o/overthrown.htm">Overthrown (44 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/o/onias.htm">Onias</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/infirm.htm">Infirm (25 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/themselves.htm">Themselves (911 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/thirsts.htm">Thirsts (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/ministered.htm">Ministered (53 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/canting.htm">Canting (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/slumbering.htm">Slumbering (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/riches.htm">Riches (118 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/talk.htm">Talk (164 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/judgement.htm">Judgement (68 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/itself.htm">Itself (203 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/habakkuk.htm">Habakkuk (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/willing.htm">Willing (152 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/working.htm">Working (205 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hunger.htm">Hunger (52 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/trade.htm">Trade (33 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/blood.htm">Blood (435 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/t/thirsted.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Thirsted"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Thirsted" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/t/thirsting.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Thirsting"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Thirsting" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>