Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5200 Human civilisation » 5580 thirst
Water is basic to human life. In Scripture the physical need to drink is often used as a picture of human spiritual need that only God can satisfy.
Physical thirst quenched
Exodus 17:1-6 See also Numbers 20:2-11; Deuteronomy 8:15; Judges 15:18-19; Nehemiah 9:15,20; Psalm 78:15-16; Psalm 105:41; Psalm 107:4-9,33,35; Psalm 114:8; Isaiah 48:21
The satisfaction of spiritual thirst
It is to be found in God
Isaiah 41:17-18 See also Psalm 23:1-2; Isaiah 12:2-3; Isaiah 35:6-7; Isaiah 58:11
It is experienced through Jesus Christ
1 Corinthians 10:3-4 See also John 4:7-14; John 6:35
It is known by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit
John 7:38-39
The blessing is mediated through believers to others
See also Isaiah 32:2; John 7:38
There is no satisfaction of spiritual thirst apart from God
Jeremiah 2:13 See also Isaiah 65:13; Jeremiah 2:17-18; 2 Peter 2:17 False teachers promise blessing and refreshment to others, but prove to be empty and worthless.
Invitations to seek satisfaction for spiritual thirst in God
Isaiah 55:1 See also John 7:37; Revelation 22:17
Those seeking satisfaction for spiritual thirst in God
Examples of seekers
Psalm 42:1-2 See also Psalm 38:9; Psalm 63:1; Psalm 143:6; Isaiah 26:9
They will be rewarded
Matthew 5:6
Heaven is their final reward
Revelation 7:16-17 See also Ezekiel 47:1-12; Zechariah 14:8-9; 2 Corinthians 5:2; 2 Timothy 4:8; Hebrews 11:16; Revelation 21:6-7; Revelation 22:1-3
See also
3290 Holy Spirit, life-giver 4293 water 4434 drinking 4815 drought 5341 hunger 5832 desire 5839 dissatisfaction 5939 satisfaction 8160 seeking God 8429 fasting 8656 longing for God 9410 heaven
