What is the meaning of Proverbs 25:25? like cold water • “Like cold water…” (Proverbs 25:25) evokes the literal relief a traveler feels when parched. In a dry land, nothing revives more quickly. • Scripture repeatedly uses water as a picture of refreshment that God provides: – John 4:13-14, where Jesus promises “living water.” – Isaiah 55:1, “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters.” – Matthew 10:42 speaks of offering “even a cup of cold water” in His name. • The comparison assures us that God’s gifts meet real, tangible needs; His provisions are neither abstract nor merely sentimental. to a weary soul • Weariness is more than tired muscles; it is fatigue of the inner person. • Psalm 63:1 pictures it: “My soul thirsts for You; my flesh yearns for You in a dry and weary land.” • Jesus calls the worn-out to Himself in Matthew 11:28: “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” • Because Scripture treats the soul as real and eternal, the verse affirms that spiritual exhaustion is every bit as pressing as physical thirst—and God cares for both. is good news • The relief is not random; it comes through a message—“good news.” • Proverbs 15:30: “Bright eyes gladden the heart; good news refreshes the bones.” • Isaiah 52:7 celebrates the herald “who brings good news, who proclaims peace.” • For believers, the ultimate good news is the gospel (1 Corinthians 15:1-4). The verse foreshadows how news of Christ’s victory revives hearts weighed down by sin and uncertainty. from a distant land • In Solomon’s day, news traveled slowly. Waiting families longed for word from far-off loved ones (Genesis 45:26-27—Jacob’s spirit “revived” when he heard Joseph was alive). • The distance also mirrors humanity’s separation from God. Ephesians 2:13 says we “once were far away” but “have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” • When word finally arrives—whether about safety, deliverance, or salvation—the soul leaps the way a dry tongue welcomes cold water. summary Proverbs 25:25 draws a straight line between physical refreshment and spiritual encouragement. Just as a traveler’s first sip of cold water restores life, timely, truthful news—above all, the gospel—re-energizes weary hearts. God knows our need, sends His message at the right moment, and turns fatigue into renewed strength and hope. |
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