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In the context of biblical literature, the term "current" is not explicitly mentioned in the scriptures. However, the concept of currents, particularly in relation to water, can be inferred from various passages that describe the movement and flow of water bodies, which hold significant symbolic and literal importance throughout the Bible.
Symbolism of Water CurrentsWater currents in the Bible often symbolize the flow of life, divine provision, and the movement of God's Spirit. In
Genesis 2:10, a river flows out of Eden to water the garden, symbolizing the life-giving presence of God. This river divides into four headwaters, suggesting the spreading of God's blessings and sustenance throughout the earth.
In the New Testament, Jesus speaks of "living water" in
John 4:10-14, referring to the spiritual life and eternal satisfaction found in Him. The imagery of living water can be likened to a current, continuously flowing and renewing, representing the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life.
Literal References to Water CurrentsWhile the Bible does not specifically mention "currents," it does describe the behavior of water in various contexts. For instance, the parting of the Red Sea in
Exodus 14:21-22 demonstrates God's control over natural elements, where the waters were divided, allowing the Israelites to pass through on dry ground. This miraculous event underscores God's sovereignty over the forces of nature, including water currents.
In the Psalms, the power and might of water are often used to illustrate God's strength and majesty.
Psalm 93:3-4 states, "The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their pounding waves. Above the roar of many waters—the mighty breakers of the sea—the LORD on high is majestic." Here, the imagery of powerful water currents serves to magnify the greatness of God.
Spiritual Lessons from Water CurrentsThe movement of water, akin to currents, can also be seen as a metaphor for the believer's journey of faith. Just as currents can be strong and unpredictable, the life of faith involves navigating through challenges and uncertainties.
Proverbs 21:1 reminds us, "The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases." This verse highlights God's ability to guide and direct the course of human events, much like a current is directed by the hand of the Creator.
Furthermore, the Apostle Paul, in his missionary journeys, often traveled by sea, encountering various maritime conditions. In
Acts 27, Paul's voyage to Rome is marked by a storm and shipwreck, illustrating the trials and divine deliverance experienced by those who trust in God's providence.
ConclusionWhile the Bible does not explicitly mention "currents," the concept is woven into the fabric of biblical narratives and teachings. Water currents, both literal and symbolic, serve as powerful reminders of God's provision, guidance, and the dynamic nature of the spiritual life. Through the imagery of flowing waters, believers are encouraged to trust in God's sovereign control and to seek the living water that only Christ can provide.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
a.) Running or moving rapidly.
2. (a.) Now passing, as time; as, the current month.
3. (a.) Passing from person to person, or from hand to hand; circulating through the community; generally received; common; as, a current coin; a current report; current history.
4. (a.) Commonly estimated or acknowledged.
5. (a.) Fitted for general acceptance or circulation; authentic; passable.
6. (n.) A flowing or passing; onward motion. Hence: A body of fluid moving continuously in a certain direction; a stream; esp., the swiftest part of it; as, a current of water or of air; that which resembles a stream in motion; as, a current of electricity.
7. (a.) General course; ordinary procedure; progressive and connected movement; as, the current of time, of events, of opinion, etc.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
MONEY, CURRENTkur'-ent (`obher, "passing,"Genesis 28:162 Kings 12:4 (Hebrew 5)): The text and translation in2 Kings 12:4 are uncertain and difficult. See the Revised Version margin. The reference is probably not to a money standard, but to a poll tax which was levied in addition to the free-will offering.Genesis 23:16 implies the existence of a standard shekel and also probably the use of the precious metals in stamped bars or ingots of an approximately fixed weight or value, a primitive coinage. Code of Hammurabi presupposes these pieces, and records in cuneiform writing discovered in Cappadocia indicate that shekel pieces with a seal stamp were in use in Asia Minor in the time of Hammurabi (Sayce, Contemporary Review, August, 1907, XCII, 259;). The existence of these pieces did not do away with the custom of weighing money, a practice which obtained in Israel down to the time of the exile (Jeremiah 32:10).
Walter R. Betteridge
CURRENT MONEY
SeeMONEY, CURRENT.
Greek
3546. nomisma -- a custom,current coin... a custom,
current coin. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: nomisma Phonetic
Spelling: (nom'-is-mah) Short Definition: money, coin Definition: money
...1384. dokimos -- tested, approved
... approved, tried. From dokeo; properly, acceptable (current after assayal), ie Approved
-- approved, tried. see GREEK dokeo. (dokimoi) -- 2 Occurrences....
5297. hupophero -- to bear by being under, to endure
... 5297 (from 5259 , "under" and 5342 , "bear, carry") -- properly, carry-under (like
an under-current of a river carrying someone away, ); (figuratively) to...
4505. rhume -- the rush (of a moving body), hence a (crowded)...
... Word Origin probably akin to rheuma (that which flows,current); from rheo Definition
the rush (of a moving body), hence a (crowded) street NASB Word Usage...
1754. energeo -- to be at work, to work, to do
... which intensifies 2041 , "work") -- properly, ergize, working a situation which
brings it from one stage (point) to the next, like an electricalcurrent a wire...
4506. rhuomai -- to draw to oneself, ie deliver
... Middle voice of an obsolete verb, akin to rheo (through the idea of acurrent; compare
rhusis); to rush or draw (for oneself), ie Rescue -- deliver(-er)....
4215. potamos -- a river
... Probably from a derivative of the alternate of pino (compare potos); acurrent,
brook or freshet (as drinkable), ie Running water -- flood, river, stream, water...
3901. pararreo -- to flow by, hence slip away
... 3901 (from 3844 , "from close-beside" and 4483 , "to flow, drift") -- properly,
to float (flow) alongside, a destination because pushed along bycurrent....
4151. pneuma -- wind, spirit
... From pneo; acurrent of air, ie Breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively,
a spirit, ie (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle...
1129. gumnasia -- exercise
... This ancient (andcurrent) philosophy contends the discipline of the body is one
of life's concerns and special physical exercises as necessary for spiritual...
Strong's Hebrew
5674a. abar -- to pass over, through, or by, pass on... 13), continued through (1), contrary (2), cross (29), cross over (31), crossed
(31), crossed over (17), crossing (5), crossing over (5),
current (1), devote (1
...5314. naphash -- to be refreshed
... A primitive root; to breathe; passively, to be breathed upon, ie (figuratively)
refreshed (as if by acurrent of air) -- (be) refresh selves (-ed)....
5104. nahar -- a stream, river
... Word Origin from nahar Definition a stream, river NASB Word Usage canals (1),current
(1), Euphrates (5), Euphrates river (1), floods (3), river (69), rivers...
5674. abar -- to pass over, through, or by, pass on
... copulation) -- alienate, alter, X at all, beyond, bring (over, through), carry over,
(over-)come (on, over), conduct (over), convey over,current, deliver, do...
Library
In a SwiftCurrent.
... The Coming Victory In a SwiftCurrent. The momentum of the present missionary
movement has been startling. It suggests that we are...
The MainCurrent of the Reformation
... CHAPTER I THE MAINCURRENT OF THE REFORMATION. I One of the greatest tragedies
in Christian history is the division of forces which...
The Scriptures which areCurrent in the Churches of God do not...
... Chapter XXI. The Scriptures which arecurrent in the Churches of God do
not speak of "seven"? The Scriptures which arecurrent...
The Missing Factor inCurrent Theories
... II THE MISSING FACTOR INCURRENT THEORIES. But it is not so much in ignoring
Man that evolutionary philosophy has gone astray; for...
The Ceremonies and Discipline Op the Church as Illustrated by...
... THE WORSHIP AND CONSTITUTION OF THE CHURCH. CHAPTER XII. THE CEREMONIES AND DISCIPLINE
OP THE CHURCH AS ILLUSTRATED BYCURRENT CONTROVERSIES AND DIVISIONS....
A Praying Bent of Mind.
... The adding habit had become fixed, and left the undercurrent of my thought free.
Thatcurrent is apt to reveal the heart's purpose or set of mind....
"Pull for the Shore. "
... you'll have enough to do; I'll take care of myself." Like a good many men, they
are asleep to the danger that's hanging over them while they are in thecurrent...
The Sword of the Lord
... It is very beautiful to note that the point at which the irrepressible welling up
of sweet waters breaks thecurrent of his prophecy is the prediction against...
Tapestry Threads.
... It's all a matter of mining. Skilful mining gets out the gold. This wondrous Lover
used the magnetic-current method of mining, the love-current....
The Main Road --Experiences of Power and Privilege
... continually. Power Is in theCurrent.... Have you noticed how much thecurrent of
the stream will do for you if you are out in a row-boat? All...
Thesaurus
Current (4 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Running or moving rapidly. 2. (a.) Now
passing, as time; as, the
current month. 3. (a.) Passing
...Stream (96 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) Acurrent of water or other fluid; a liquid flowing continuously in a line
or course, either on the earth, as a river, brook, etc., or from a vessel...
Race (36 Occurrences)
... 12. (n.) A strong or rapidcurrent of water, or the... 13. (n.) Thecurrent of water
that turns a water wheel, or the channel in which it flows; a mill race. 14....
Blow (124 Occurrences)
... 7. (vi) To produce acurrent of air; to move, as air, esp.... 8. (vi) To send forth
a forciblecurrent of air, as from the mouth or from a pair of bellows....
Instant (19 Occurrences)
... 3. (a.) Closely pressing or impending in respect to time; not deferred; immediate;
without delay. 4. (a.) Present;current. 5. (adv.) Instantly....
Drift (1 Occurrence)
... 16. (n.) The distance through which acurrent flows in a given time. 17.... 26. (vt)
To drive into heaps; as, acurrent of wind drifts snow or sand. 27....
Gale (8 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A strongcurrent of air; a wind between a stiff
breeze and a hurricane.... 2. (n.) A moderatecurrent of air; a breeze....
Wind (180 Occurrences)
... 9. (n.) The act of winding or turning; a turn; a bend; a twist; a winding. 10.
(n.) Air naturally in motion with any degree of velocity; acurrent of air. 11....
Flue
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A pipe in a chimney or organ for directing
acurrent of air or gasses; an air passage. 2. (n.) A...
Daric
... bow and arrow. It wascurrent among the Jews after their return from Babylon,
ie, while under the Persian domination. It weighed...
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