HUNGER and THIRST
HUNGER and THIRST
Hunger and Thirst the symbols of affliction. Thus in Deu 8:3, it is said, “he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger,” where the latter is the instrument of the former. So Deu 32:4, “they shall be burnt with hunger;” i.e. shall be tormented or afflicted. So to fast is often called to afflict one’s soul; as in Lev 16:29; Lev 16:31; Isa 58:5.
In Aristophanes, hunger is proverbially used for great misery.f1 See 1Co 4:11; 2Co 11:27; Php 4:12.
By several expressions of our Saviour, “to hunger and thirst,” signify to be in want of hearing God’s Word; that is, to be hindered by persecution from worshipping God in peace. See Psa 23, Sir 24:19; Joh 4:13-14; Joh 6:35.
F1 Arist. Avib.