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The term "moister" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of moisture and its implications can be explored through various biblical passages and themes. Moisture, in a biblical context, often relates to the presence of water, which is a symbol of life, sustenance, and divine blessing.
Symbolism of Water and MoistureWater is a fundamental element in the Bible, symbolizing life, purification, and the presence of God. In
Genesis 2:6, the earth is described as being watered by a mist: "But springs welled up from the earth and watered the whole surface of the ground" . This moisture signifies God's provision and the sustenance of life in the Garden of Eden.
In the agricultural society of ancient Israel, moisture was crucial for the growth of crops.
Deuteronomy 11:14 emphasizes God's promise to provide rain for the land: "then I will provide rain for your land in season, the autumn and spring rains, that you may gather your grain, new wine, and oil" . Here, moisture is directly linked to God's blessing and the prosperity of His people.
Spiritual ImplicationsMoisture also carries spiritual connotations. In
Isaiah 55:10-11, the prophet compares the word of God to rain and snow that water the earth: "For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it" . This passage highlights the life-giving and transformative power of God's word, akin to the nourishing effect of moisture on the earth.
Judgment and DroughtConversely, the absence of moisture is often a sign of judgment or divine displeasure. In
1 Kings 17:1, Elijah declares a drought as a consequence of Israel's idolatry: "Now Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, 'As surely as the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, before whom I stand, there will be neither dew nor rain in these years except at my word'" . The lack of moisture serves as a physical manifestation of spiritual barrenness and a call to repentance.
Moisture in the PsalmsThe Psalms frequently use imagery of moisture to convey spiritual truths.
Psalm 1:3 describes the righteous person as "a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does" . Here, the constant supply of moisture symbolizes the sustenance and stability found in a life rooted in God's law.
ConclusionWhile the specific term "moister" is not present in the biblical text, the concept of moisture is deeply embedded in the scriptural narrative. It serves as a powerful symbol of God's provision, the vitality of His word, and the spiritual health of His people. Through the presence or absence of moisture, the Bible communicates profound truths about divine blessing, judgment, and the sustenance of life.
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On Redeeming the Time
... have long observed, that women, in general, want a little more sleep than men; perhaps,
because they are, in common of a weaker, as well as amoister, habit of...
The Holy Spirit is Rightly Called the Ointment of Christ...
... the inmost heart, as the prophet said: "Thou hast put gladness in my heart." [917]
So as he loses his pains who wishes to mix oil withmoister matter, because...
Concerning Light, Fire, the Luminaries, Sun, Moon and Stars.
... the blood, and is warm and moist, and holds a position midway between winter and
summer, being warmer and drier than winter, but colder andmoister than summer...
The Name Children Does not Imply Instruction in Elementary...
... child. Blood, too, is themoister part of flesh, being a kind of liquid
flesh; and milk is the sweeter and finer part of blood....
Matt. xii. 46-49.
... us. For their superfluous flesh is indigestible, and themoister kind of
corruption is engendered by that kind of fatness. Whereas...
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Moister (1 Occurrence)... Multi-Version Concordance
Moister (1 Occurrence). Job 37:11 Yea, he ladeth
the thick cloud with moisture; He spreadeth abroad the
...Moisture (8 Occurrences)
Moistening (1 Occurrence)
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