being thirsty
What does the Bible say about being thirsty? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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14Instead, the water that I will give to him will become in him a fountain of water, springing up into eternal life.”
37Then, on the last great day of the feast, Jesus was standing and crying out, saying: “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink:
3For I will pour out waters upon the thirsty ground, and rivers upon the dry land. I will pour out my Spirit upon your offspring, and my benediction upon your stock.
28After this, Jesus knew that all had been accomplished, so in order that the Scripture might be completed, he said, “I thirst.”
17And the Spirit and the Bride say: “Draw near.” And whoever hears, let him say: “Draw near.” And whoever thirsts, let him draw near. And whoever is willing, let him accept the water of life, freely.
35For I was hungry, and you gave me to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me to drink; I was a stranger, and you took me in;
2O God, my God: to you, I keep vigil until first light. For you, my soul has thirsted, to you my body, in so many ways.
38whoever believes in me, just as Scripture says, ‘From his chest shall flow rivers of living water.’ ”
10They will not hunger or thirst, nor will the heat of the sun beat down upon them. For the one who takes pity on them will rule them, and he will give them to drink from fountains of waters.
2As the deer longs for fountains of water, so my soul longs for you, O God. 3My soul has thirsted for the strong living God. When will I draw close and appear before the face of God? 4My tears have been my bread, day and night. Meanwhile, it is said to me daily: “Where is your God?” 5These things I have remembered; and my soul within me, I have poured out. For I will cross into the place of the wonderful tabernacle, all the way to the house of God, with a voice of exultation and confession, the sound of feasting. 6Why are you sad, my soul? And why do you disquiet me? Hope in God, for I will still confess to him: the salvation of my countenance, 7and my God. My soul has been troubled within myself. Because of this, I will remember you from the land of the Jordan and from Hermon, from the little mountain.
28After this, Jesus knew that all had been accomplished, so in order that the Scripture might be completed, he said, “I thirst.” 29And there was a container placed there, full of vinegar. Then, placing a sponge full of vinegar around hyssop, they brought it to his mouth.
16They shall not hunger, nor shall they thirst, anymore. Neither shall the sun beat down upon them, nor any heat. 17For the Lamb, who is in the midst of the throne, will rule over them, and he will lead them to the fountains of the waters of life. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”
6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall be satisfied.