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04ctd · 02-27-2016, 08:48 PM

Hebrew Word Pictures - Thirst

The Hebrew pictures for the word thirst are tsadik (hook), mem (water), and
alef (strong). So the Hebrew word picture for thirst is ÔÇ£hooked by water stronglyÔÇØ.

We are reminded of those old cowboy shows on TV when the cowboy is stranded in the desert, his horse is gone, he is hot and sunburned, he turns up his canteen to try and get the last tiny drop of water. We can imagine the cowboy would understand perfectly the word picture for thirst, ÔÇ£hooked by water stronglyÔÇØ. We can certainly understand that literal concept of being thirsty. But what about the spiritual understanding of the concept of being thirsty.

John 4:14
But those who drink the water that I will give them will never become thirsty again. In fact, the water I will give them will become in them a spring that gushes up to eternal life."

Jesus spoke these words to the Samaritan woman at the well but He is speaking to us today as well. He is saying to stop thirsting for your salvation somewhere else.

Jesus offers something infinitely better than Ponce de LeonÔÇÖs Fountain of Youth, Jesus offers us the Fountain of Eternal Life.

If the literal thirst means to be hooked by water strongly, how much more should we be spiritually thirsty and hooked on the living water? The well that never will run dry.

Matthew 5:6
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness! For they shall be filled.

God has promised that if we hunger and thirst for righteousness, for the truth, for the living water, we will be filled to overflowing, filled in profusion, in abundance with knowledge of Him and His ways, then streams of living water will flow from deep within us

John 7:38
As Scripture says, 'Streams of living water will flow from deep within the person who believes in me.'"
Hebrew word picture for thirst, ÔÇ£hooked by water stronglyÔÇØ ÔÇô so simple and yet so deep!

--
Shalom Alechem B'Shem Yeshua HaMashiach.
(Peace be unto you in the Name of Jesus the Messiah)

Phil and Patti
www.philandpatti.com.
www.philandpatti.blogspot.com.

"We live by faith

02-27-2016, 08:48 PM	#465
04ctd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ladson SC Posts: 4,388	Ancient Words Hebrew Word Pictures - Thirst The Hebrew pictures for the word thirst are tsadik (hook), mem (water), and alef (strong). So the Hebrew word picture for thirst is ÔÇ£hooked by water stronglyÔÇØ. We are reminded of those old cowboy shows on TV when the cowboy is stranded in the desert, his horse is gone, he is hot and sunburned, he turns up his canteen to try and get the last tiny drop of water. We can imagine the cowboy would understand perfectly the word picture for thirst, ÔÇ£hooked by water stronglyÔÇØ. We can certainly understand that literal concept of being thirsty. But what about the spiritual understanding of the concept of being thirsty. John 4:14 But those who drink the water that I will give them will never become thirsty again. In fact, the water I will give them will become in them a spring that gushes up to eternal life." Jesus spoke these words to the Samaritan woman at the well but He is speaking to us today as well. He is saying to stop thirsting for your salvation somewhere else. Jesus offers something infinitely better than Ponce de LeonÔÇÖs Fountain of Youth, Jesus offers us the Fountain of Eternal Life. If the literal thirst means to be hooked by water strongly, how much more should we be spiritually thirsty and hooked on the living water? The well that never will run dry. Matthew 5:6 Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness! For they shall be filled. *God has promised that if we hunger and thirst for righteousness, for the truth,* for the living water, we will be filled to overflowing, filled in profusion, in abundance with knowledge of Him and His ways, then streams of living water will flow from deep within us John 7:38 As Scripture says, 'Streams of living water will flow from deep within the person who believes in me.'" Hebrew word picture for thirst, ÔÇ£hooked by water stronglyÔÇØ ÔÇô so simple and yet so deep! -- Shalom Alechem B'Shem Yeshua HaMashiach. (Peace be unto you in the Name of Jesus the Messiah) Phil and Patti www.philandpatti.com. www.philandpatti.blogspot.com. "We live by faith __________________ 1 Timothy 3:16 16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.