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However, the concept of a gust, understood as a brief, strong rush of wind, can be related to various passages where wind plays a significant role in the narrative or symbolism. The Bible often uses wind as a metaphor for God's power, presence, and the movement of the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b>Wind as a Symbol of God's Power</b><br><br>Throughout the Scriptures, wind is frequently depicted as a manifestation of God's might and authority. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word "ruach" is used to describe both wind and spirit, indicating a divine connection. For instance, in <a href="/exodus/14-21.htm">Exodus 14:21</a> , "Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove the sea back with a strong east wind and turned it into dry land." Here, the wind is an instrument of God's deliverance for the Israelites, showcasing His control over nature.<br><br><b>The Holy Spirit and Wind</b><br><br>In the New Testament, the Greek word "pneuma" also carries the dual meaning of wind and spirit. This is evident in the account of Pentecost in <a href="/acts/2-2.htm">Acts 2:2</a> : "Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting." The gust-like sound signifies the arrival of the Holy Spirit, empowering the apostles for their mission. This event underscores the transformative and dynamic nature of the Spirit's work.<br><br><b>Wind in Prophetic Imagery</b><br><br>Prophetic literature often employs wind imagery to convey messages of judgment or change. In <a href="/ezekiel/37-9.htm">Ezekiel 37:9</a> , the prophet is commanded, "Prophesy to the breath, prophesy, son of man, and tell the breath that this is what the Lord GOD says: 'Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe into these slain, so that they may live.'" The four winds symbolize the comprehensive and life-giving power of God's Spirit, bringing restoration and hope.<br><br><b>Wind as a Test of Faith</b><br><br>The Bible also uses wind to illustrate trials and the testing of faith. In the Gospels, Jesus calms a storm, demonstrating His sovereignty over creation. In <a href="/mark/4-39.htm">Mark 4:39</a> , "Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. 'Silence!' He commanded. 'Be still!' And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm." This narrative reassures believers of Christ's presence and authority amidst life's tempests.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>While the specific term "gust" does not appear in the biblical text, the concept is woven into the broader tapestry of wind imagery throughout Scripture. Wind serves as a powerful symbol of God's presence, the activity of the Holy Spirit, and the trials that test and refine faith. Through these depictions, believers are reminded of the divine power that governs the natural world and the spiritual realm.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) A sudden squall; a violent blast of wind; a sudden and brief rushing or driving of the wind. Snow, and hail, stormy gust and flaw.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) A sudden violent burst of passion.<p>3. (<I>n.</I>) The sense or pleasure of tasting; relish; gusto.<p>4. (<I>n.</I>) Gratification of any kind, particularly that which is exquisitely relished; enjoyment.<p>5. (<I>n.</I>) Intellectual taste; fancy.<p>6. (<I>v. t.</I>) To taste; to have a relish for.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4157.htm"><span class="l">4157. pnoe -- a blowing, wind, breath</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: pnoe Phonetic Spelling: (pno-ay')<br> Short Definition: breath, wind Definition: (a) breath, (b) <b>gust</b>, breeze, wind <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4157.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/417.htm"><span class="l">417. anemos -- wind</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 417 -- properly, a <b>gust</b> of air (wind); (figuratively) something with gusting,<br> storm-like force, like someone bent in a particular direction (cf. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/417.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/5302.htm"><span class="l">5302. Nophach -- a city of Moab</span></a><br><b>...</b> Nophah. From naphach; a <b>gust</b>; Nophach, a place in Moab -- Nophah. see HEBREW<br> naphach. 5301, 5302. Nophach. 5303 . Strong's Numbers. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5302.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/miller/the_yoke/chapter_xli_the_angel_of.htm"><span class="l">The Angel of Death</span></a> <br><b>...</b> bent upon his horse's neck. <b>Gust</b> after <b>gust</b> of icy air swept down on his<br> head, as if winnowed by frozen wings. Then with a backward <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xli the angel of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/baker/holy_wisdom_or_directions_for_the_prayer_of_contemplation/chapter_ii_touching_certain_forms.htm"><span class="l">Touching Certain Forms of Immediate Acts, &C. ...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> pitched upon any act or affection contained in the said exercises, let her tarry<br> as long upon each of them, without passing to another, as her <b>gust</b> unto such <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter ii touching certain forms.htm</font><p><a href="/library/baker/holy_wisdom_or_directions_for_the_prayer_of_contemplation/chapter_vi_of_the_mortification.htm"><span class="l">Of the Mortification of Sensual Love to Meats, &C. ...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> willingly admits extraordinary feastings; 3. if being alone she does not entertain<br> herself with the thought of such things, nor talks of them with <b>gust</b>; 4. if <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter vi of the mortification.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bertrand/saint_augustin/iii_the_monk_of_thagaste.htm"><span class="l">The Monk of Thagaste</span></a> <br><b>...</b> of the boat which carried him, he did not feel the force of the immense element,<br> asleep now under his feet, but quick to be unchained at the first <b>gust</b> of wind <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/bertrand/saint augustin/iii the monk of thagaste.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kingsley/all_saints_day_and_other_sermons/sermon_xxxix_the_distracted_mind.htm"><span class="l">The Distracted Mind</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Literally, Do not be up in the air"blown helpless hither and thither, by every <b>gust</b><br> of wind, instead of keeping on the firm ground, and walking straight on <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kingsley/all saints day and other sermons/sermon xxxix the distracted mind.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_i/wind_and_spirit.htm"><span class="l">Wind and Spirit</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Perhaps a <b>gust</b> of night wind swept round the chamber where Nicodemus sat listening<br> to Jesus, and gave occasion for this condensed parable. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture i/wind and spirit.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chrysostom/on_the_priesthood/chapter_i_literature.htm"><span class="l">Literature.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> der Kirchenv??ter, vols. I. and II., Leipzig, 1839); Jos. Lutz (T?锟絙ingen,<br> 2d ed.1859); <b>Gust</b>. Leonhardi (Leipzig, 1888, selected <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/chrysostom/on the priesthood/chapter i literature.htm</font><p><a href="/library/baker/holy_wisdom_or_directions_for_the_prayer_of_contemplation/chapter_i_of_exercises_of.htm"><span class="l">Of Exercises of the Will: to Wit, Forced Immediate Acts...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Such are acts of humiliation, resignation, &c., the producing of which does not<br> cause any <b>gust</b> in inferior nature; whereas affections of love, joy, hope, desire <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter i of exercises of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/baker/holy_wisdom_or_directions_for_the_prayer_of_contemplation/chapter_v_a_change_from.htm"><span class="l">A Change from Meditation to Prayer of the Will is Necessary in an <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> ought then to forbear meditation, and to betake herself to the exercise of immediate<br> acts, which she will then doubtless perform with great <b>gust</b> and facility <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter v a change from.htm</font><p><a href="/library/baker/holy_wisdom_or_directions_for_the_prayer_of_contemplation/a_daily_constant_exercise.htm"><span class="l">A Daily Constant Exercise.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> recollection; but wheresoever she finds any act or prayer relishing to her, let<br> her insist and dwell upon it with her mind as long as the <b>gust</b> thereof shall <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../a daily constant exercise.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/g/gust.htm"><span class="l"><b>Gust</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (n.) A sudden squall; a violent blast of wind; a sudden and brief rushing or<br> driving of the wind. Snow, and hail, stormy <b>gust</b> and flaw. <b>...</b><b>Gust</b> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gust.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gutter.htm"><span class="l">Gutter (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gutter.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/v/violent.htm"><span class="l">Violent (151 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> desire. (BBE). Mark 4:37 And there comes a violent <b>gust</b> of wind, and the<br> waves beat into the ship, so that it already filled. (DBY). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/v/violent.htm - 36k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gushing.htm"><span class="l">Gushing (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gushing.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/flaw.htm"><span class="l">Flaw (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3. (n.) A sudden burst of noise and disorder; a tumult; uproar; a quarrel.<br> 4. (n.) A sudden burst or <b>gust</b> of wind of short duration. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/flaw.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/reed.htm"><span class="l">Reed (41 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> jointed like the bamboo, "with a magnificent panicle of blossom at the top, and<br> so slender and yielding that it will lie perfectly flat under a <b>gust</b> of wind <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/reed.htm - 29k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/puff.htm"><span class="l">Puff (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A sudden and single emission of breath from the<br> mouth; hence, any sudden or short blast of wind; a slight <b>gust</b>; a whiff. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/puff.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/blast.htm"><span class="l">Blast (28 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A violent <b>gust</b> of wind. 2. (n.) A forcible stream<br> of air from an orifice, as from a bellows, the mouth, etc. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/blast.htm - 20k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/squall.htm"><span class="l">Squall (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A sudden violent <b>gust</b> of wind often<br> attended with rain or snow. 2. (vi) To cry out; to scream <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/squall.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/figtree.htm"><span class="l">Figtree</span></a><br><b>...</b> leaves up to a certain point-to about the size of a small cherry-and then the great<br> majority of them fall to the ground, carried down with every <b>gust</b> of wind. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/figtree.htm - 15k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/divine-intervention.html">What are some undeniable examples of divine intervention? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/gust.htm">Gust: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><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">Gust (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/4-37.htm">Mark 4:37</a></span><br />And there comes a violent <span class="boldtext">gust</span> of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it already filled.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/g/gust.htm">Gust</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/house.htm">House (20110 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gust.htm">Gust (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gutters.htm">Gutters (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/getteth.htm">Getteth (11 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/watercourse.htm">Watercourse (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/waterfall.htm">Waterfall</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/channel.htm">Channel (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/apron.htm">Apron (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shoe.htm">Shoe (13 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jeb'usites.htm">Jeb'usites (30 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/smiteth.htm">Smiteth (156 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/fortified.htm">Fortified (79 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/fort.htm">Fort (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/fortress.htm">Fortress (75 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/fortification.htm">Fortification (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/cities.htm">Cities (427 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/captain.htm">Captain (167 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/g/gushing.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Gushing"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Gushing" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/g/gutter.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Gutter"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Gutter" /></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'; 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