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The term "assuaged" is used in the Bible to describe the calming or subsiding of something, often referring to emotions, conditions, or natural phenomena. In the context of Scripture, it is most notably used in the account of Noah and the Great Flood.
Biblical Reference:·
Genesis 8:1 : "But God remembered Noah and all the animals and livestock that were with him in the ark, and God sent a wind over the earth, and the waters began to subside."
In
Genesis 8:1, the word "assuaged" is used to describe the process by which the floodwaters began to recede after God remembered Noah and sent a wind over the earth. This event marks a turning point in the narrative of the Flood, signifying the beginning of the restoration of the earth after God's judgment.
Theological Significance:The assuaging of the waters in the account of Noah is rich with theological implications. It demonstrates God's mercy and faithfulness in the midst of judgment. After the cataclysmic flood, which was a divine response to the pervasive wickedness of humanity (
Genesis 6:5-7), the subsiding of the waters signifies God's intention to renew and restore creation. This act of assuagement is a precursor to the covenant God establishes with Noah, promising never to destroy the earth with a flood again (
Genesis 9:11).
Symbolism and Application:In a broader sense, the concept of assuagement can be applied to the spiritual life of believers. Just as God calmed the waters, He is also able to calm the storms in our lives. The assuaging of the floodwaters can be seen as a metaphor for the peace and restoration that God brings to those who trust in Him. It serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty over creation and His ability to bring order out of chaos.
Related Concepts:·
Divine Providence: The assuagement of the waters is an example of God's providential care for His creation. It underscores the belief that God is actively involved in the world, guiding and sustaining it according to His purposes.
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Covenant Faithfulness: The event foreshadows the covenantal relationship between God and humanity, highlighting His commitment to His promises and His desire for a restored relationship with His creation.
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Judgment and Mercy: The narrative of the Flood and the subsequent assuagement of the waters illustrate the balance of God's justice and mercy. While He judges sin, He also provides a means of salvation and renewal.
In summary, the term "assuaged" in the biblical context is a powerful depiction of God's intervention to bring about peace and restoration. It serves as a testament to His enduring faithfulness and the hope of redemption for all creation.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Assuage.
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Whether Pain or Sorrow areAssuaged by the Sympathy of Friends?
... OF THE REMEDIES OF SORROW OR PAIN (FIVE ARTICLES) Whether pain or sorrow
areassuaged by the sympathy of friends? Objection 1: It...
Whether Pain and Sorrow areAssuaged by the Contemplation of Truth...
... OF THE REMEDIES OF SORROW OR PAIN (FIVE ARTICLES) Whether pain and sorrow
areassuaged by the contemplation of truth? Objection...
Whether Pain and Sorrow areAssuaged by Sleep and Baths?
... OF THE REMEDIES OF SORROW OR PAIN (FIVE ARTICLES) Whether pain and sorrow
areassuaged by sleep and baths? Objection 1: It would...
Whether Pain or Sorrow isAssuaged by Tears?
... OF THE REMEDIES OF SORROW OR PAIN (FIVE ARTICLES) Whether pain or sorrow isassuaged
by tears? Objection 1: It would seem that tears do not assuage sorrow....
Whether Pain or Sorrow isAssuaged by Every Pleasure?
... OF THE REMEDIES OF SORROW OR PAIN (FIVE ARTICLES) Whether pain or sorrow
isassuaged by every pleasure? Objection 1: It would seem...
And Now, Lord, These Things are Passed By, and Time HathAssuaged...
... Book IV Chapter V And now, Lord, these things are passed by, and time
hathassuaged my wound.? And now, Lord, these things are...
Of the Remedies of Sorrow or Pain (Five Articles)
... (1) Whether pain or sorrow isassuaged by every pleasure? (2) Whether it isassuaged
by weeping? (3) Whether it isassuaged by the sympathy of friends?...
The Confessions of Saint Augustine
... Chapter V And now, Lord, these things are passed by, and time hathassuaged
my wound.? Chapter VI But what speak I of these things?...
The Sermon of the Seasons
... Our text takes us back to the time when the waters of the flood had justassuaged,
and God opened the door of the ark and bade Noah and his family come forth...
Abbott -- the Divinity in Humanity
... has been the power of the Christian ministry, and will be its power so long as men
have sins to be forgiven, temptations to conquer, and sorrows to beassuaged...
Thesaurus
Assuaged (4 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Assuaged (4 Occurrences).
... (See JPS). Job 16:6 Though I
speak, my grief is not
assuaged; And though I forbear, what am I eased?
...Implacable (2 Occurrences)
... prince. 2. (a.) Incapable of being relieved orassuaged; inextinguishable.
Multi-Version Concordance Implacable (2 Occurrences)....
Conscience (36 Occurrences)
... Thus, a crime may lie hidden in the memory, and the pain of its guilt may beassuaged
by the action of time, when suddenly and unexpectedly it is found out and...
Assuage (1 Occurrence)
Assuaging (1 Occurrence)
Ahasu-e'rus (30 Occurrences)
... Esther 2:1 After these things, when the wrath of king Ahasuerus wasassuaged, he
remembered Vashti, and what she had done, and what was decreed against her....
Mor'decai (51 Occurrences)
... Esther 7:10 So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for
Mordecai. Then was the king's wrathassuaged. (See RSV)....
Beasts (241 Occurrences)
... Noah, and all the beasts, and all the cattle that were with him in the ark: and
God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the watersassuaged; (ASV NAS RSV)....
Cattle (277 Occurrences)
... Noah, and every living thing, and all the cattle that was with him in the ark: and
God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the watersassuaged; (KJV JPS...
Pain (172 Occurrences)
... (DBY NAS RSV). Job 16:6 Though I speak, my grief is notassuaged; And though
I forbear, what am I eased? (See JPS BBE DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)....
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