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In biblical literature, the term "drip" is often associated with the imagery of water, rain, and the blessings or judgments that come from God. The concept of dripping water is used metaphorically in various passages to convey spiritual truths, divine provision, and sometimes, persistent annoyance.
Water and BlessingWater is a symbol of life and blessing throughout the Bible. In the arid climate of the ancient Near East, rain was a vital source of sustenance, and its absence could lead to drought and famine. The "drip" of water, therefore, can symbolize the gentle and continuous provision of God. In
Deuteronomy 32:2 , Moses declares, "May my teaching fall like rain, my speech condense like dew, like gentle rain on new grass, like showers on tender plants." Here, the imagery of rain and dew represents the nourishing and life-giving nature of God's word and instruction.
Persistent AnnoyanceConversely, the concept of a "drip" can also be used to describe something persistently irritating.
Proverbs 27:15 states, "A constant dripping on a rainy day and a contentious woman are alike." This proverb uses the imagery of a continuous drip to illustrate the wearisome nature of ongoing strife and contention within a household. The comparison underscores the importance of harmony and peace in relationships, as constant discord can be as grating as the incessant sound of dripping water.
Judgment and ConsequenceIn the context of judgment, the imagery of water dripping can also be seen as a precursor to a larger outpouring of divine wrath. In the prophetic literature, the gradual accumulation of sin and disobedience can lead to a "drip" that eventually results in a flood of judgment. While the Bible does not explicitly use the term "drip" in this context, the concept is implicit in the warnings of prophets who speak of the consequences of turning away from God.
Spiritual RefreshmentThe gentle drip of water can also symbolize spiritual refreshment and renewal. In
Psalm 65:11-12 , the psalmist praises God for His abundant provision: "You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your paths overflow with plenty. The pastures of the wilderness overflow; the hills are robed with joy." The imagery of overflowing abundance suggests a divine "drip" that leads to flourishing and joy, reflecting God's desire to bless His people with spiritual and material prosperity.
In summary, the concept of "drip" in the Bible serves as a multifaceted symbol, representing both the gentle provision and blessing of God, as well as the potential for persistent annoyance and the consequences of disobedience. Through these varied uses, the Bible communicates profound truths about the nature of God's interaction with humanity and the importance of aligning oneself with His will.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
v. i.) To fall in drops; as, water drips from the eaves.
2. (v. i.) To let fall drops of moisture or liquid; as, a wet garment drips.
3. (v. t.) To let fall in drops.
4. (n.) A falling or letting fall in drops; a dripping; that which drips, or falls in drops.
5. (n.) That part of a cornice, sill course, or other horizontal member, which projects beyond the rest, and is of such section as to throw off the rain water.
Strong's Hebrew
7491. raaph -- to trickle,drip... 7490, 7491. raaph. 7492 . to trickle,
drip. Transliteration: raaph Phonetic
Spelling: (raw-af') Short Definition:
drip. Word Origin a prim.
...6201. araph -- todrip, drop
... todrip, drop. Transliteration: araph Phonetic Spelling: (aw-raf') Short Definition:
drop.... root Definition todrip, drop NASB Word Usage drop (1), drop down (1)....
1811. dalaph -- todrip, drop
... todrip, drop. Transliteration: dalaph Phonetic Spelling: (daw-laf') Short Definition:
weeps.... root Definition todrip, drop NASB Word Usage leaks (1), weeps (2)....
5197. nataph -- to drop,drip, discourse
... 5196, 5197. nataph. 5198 . to drop,drip, discourse. Transliteration: nataph
Phonetic Spelling: (naw-taf') Short Definition: speak. Word Origin a prim....
5140. nazal -- to flow, trickle, drop, distill
... A primitive root; todrip, or shed by trickling -- distil, drop, flood, (cause to)
flow(-ing), gush out, melt, pour (down), running water, stream....
Library
"My Garden" --"His Garden"
... text assumes that when it says, "Blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may
flow out." There are in the Lord's garden sweet flowers thatdrip with honey...
Do You Know Him?
... certain that the conflict is too stern for you, and that the sure result must and
will be that those terrible teeth will grind your bones anddrip with your...
Soul and Body Conceived, Formed and Perfected in Element...
... This, then, must be the soul-producing seed, which arises at once from the out-drip
of the soul, just as that fluid is the body-producing seed which proceeds...
That no one is Dashed to the Ground by a Sudden Fall.
... when there is some flaw of long standing in the foundation, or when by long continued
neglect of its inmates, what was at first only a littledrip finds its...
Godly Fear and Its Goodly Consequence
... the duties of your calling as in the sight of God, ye can by prayer and thanksgiving
saturate your lives with godliness and make every actiondrip with sanctity...
The Tears of Christ.
... He had talked with the doctors, where He had taught such wondrous lessons, should
be burned by the hand of the enemy; that its altars shoulddrip with Jewish...
Turning Back in the Day of Battle
... quarter of the conflict where it does not happen to rage; but there in the van,
where the corpses are piled on heaps, and where the battle-axesdrip with gore...
Little Sins
... Beginnings of sin are like the letting out of water: first, there is an ooze; then
adrip; then a slender stream; then a vein of water; and then, at last, a...
The Mildness of the Yellow Press
... to or what it does. They care about the noise of the hammer, not about the
silentdrip of the nail. Before and throughout the African...
Love's Labours
... As the dripping well covers with its own deposit all that is placed within itsdrip,
so would love cover all within its range with love, thus turning even...
Thesaurus
Drip (12 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Drip (12 Occurrences). Job 28:11 He bindeth the streams
that they
drip not, and what is hidden he bringeth forth to light. (DBY).
...Drinks (28 Occurrences)
Honey (62 Occurrences)
... Proverbs 5:3 For the lips of an adulteressdrip honey.... Song of Songs 4:11 Your lips,
my bride,drip like the honeycomb. Honey and milk are under your tongue....
Weep (97 Occurrences)
... 4. (vi) To lament; to complain. 5. (vi) To flow in drops; to run in drops.
6. (vi) To drop water, or the like; todrip; to be soaked....
Reaper (7 Occurrences)
... the days come," says Yahweh, "that the plowman shall overtake the reaper, and the
one treading grapes him who sows seed; and sweet wine willdrip from the...
Dripped (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) ofDrip. Multi-Version Concordance
Dripped (2 Occurrences). Judges 5:4 "Yahweh, when you went...
Dissolved (12 Occurrences)
... the days come," says Yahweh, "that the plowman shall overtake the reaper, and the
one treading grapes him who sows seed; and sweet wine willdrip from the...
Plowman (3 Occurrences)
... the days come," says Yahweh, "that the plowman shall overtake the reaper, and the
one treading grapes him who sows seed; and sweet wine willdrip from the...
Beak (2 Occurrences)
... 9. (n.) A continuous slight projection ending in an arris or narrow fillet;
that part of adrip from which the water is thrown off. 10....
Adulteress (12 Occurrences)
... See NAS NIV). Proverbs 5:3 For the lips of an adulteressdrip honey. Her
mouth is smoother than oil, (WEB NAS NIV). Proverbs 5:20...
Resources
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