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Bible Quotes About Being Thirsty

12 Scripture verses about being thirsty from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Scripture portrays being thirsty as a profound spiritual longing for God and His righteousness, likened to a hart panting for water or a soul thirsting in a dry land (Psalms 42:1; 63:1). This thirst is not merely physical but reflects a deep desire for God's presence and blessing, which He promises to satisfy by pouring out His Spirit and guiding His people (Isaiah 44:3; 49:10). Jesus affirms that those who hunger and thirst for righteousness are blessed and will be filled, highlighting the fulfillment found only in Him (Matthew 5:6). Additionally, caring for those who are physically thirsty demonstrates Christlike compassion, embodying the love and provision He calls His followers to show (Matthew 25:35).

12
Total Verses
4
Old Testament
8
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Being Thirsty

  1. Psalms 42:1 — “To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. Maschil: or, A Psalm giving instruction of the sons, etc pantet...”
  2. Psalms 63:1 — “A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no wate...”
  3. Isaiah 44:3 — “For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring:”
  4. Isaiah 49:10 — “They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them.”
  5. Matthew 5:6 — “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”
  6. Matthew 25:35 — “For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:”
  7. John 4:14 — “But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.”
  8. John 7:37 — “In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.”
  9. John 7:38 — “He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.”
  10. John 19:28 — “After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.”

Old Testament Quotes About Being Thirsty (4)

“To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. Maschil: or, A Psalm giving instruction of the sons, etc panteth: Heb. brayeth”
“A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; thirsty: Heb. weary where: without water”
“For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring:”
“They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them.”

New Testament Quotes About Being Thirsty (8)

“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”
“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:”
“But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.”
“In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.”
“He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.”
“After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.”
“They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat.”
“And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.”

Frequently Asked Questions About Being Thirsty in the Bible

What does the Bible say about being thirsty?
The Bible contains 12 verses about being thirsty, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding being thirsty through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about being thirsty?
There are 12 Bible verses about being thirsty in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about being thirsty?
While many verses address being thirsty, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of being thirsty you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about being thirsty?
Being Thirsty is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 12 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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