Dryshod
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The term "dryshod" refers to the miraculous events in the Bible where individuals or groups crossed bodies of water without getting their feet wet, as the waters were supernaturally parted or restrained. This concept is significant in demonstrating God's power and faithfulness in delivering His people.

Crossing the Red Sea

One of the most notable instances of crossing dryshod is the parting of the Red Sea, as recorded in the Book of Exodus. When the Israelites were fleeing from Egyptian bondage, they found themselves trapped between Pharaoh's advancing army and the Red Sea. In this moment of desperation, God instructed Moses to stretch out his hand over the sea. Exodus 14:21-22 states, "Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove the sea back with a strong east wind and turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left." This miraculous event not only provided a means of escape for the Israelites but also served as a testament to God's sovereignty and protection.

Crossing the Jordan River

Another significant event involving crossing dryshod is found in the Book of Joshua. As the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land, they faced the obstacle of the Jordan River. During the harvest season, the river was at flood stage, making it impassable by natural means. However, God once again demonstrated His power. Joshua 3:15-17 describes the event: "Now the Jordan overflows its banks throughout the harvest season. But as soon as the priests carrying the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, the water flowing downstream stood still, rising up in a mass that extended as far as Adam, a city next to Zarethan. The water flowing downstream into the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea) was completely cut off, and the people crossed over opposite Jericho. The priests carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firmly on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, while all Israel crossed over on dry ground, until the entire nation had completed the crossing."

Symbolism and Significance

The concept of crossing dryshod is rich with symbolism and theological significance. It underscores God's ability to make a way where there seems to be no way, highlighting His role as a deliverer and protector. These events also serve as a reminder of God's covenant faithfulness, as He fulfills His promises to His people. The dryshod crossings are moments of divine intervention that reinforce the belief in God's omnipotence and His active involvement in the lives of His followers.

New Testament Reflection

While the New Testament does not recount a specific event of crossing dryshod, the theme of God's deliverance and the miraculous is echoed in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. For instance, Jesus walking on water (Matthew 14:25) and calming the storm (Mark 4:39) reflect His authority over nature, reminiscent of the Old Testament miracles. These acts further affirm the continuity of God's power and presence from the Old Testament to the New Testament.

In summary, the instances of crossing dryshod in the Bible are powerful demonstrations of God's miraculous intervention and His unwavering commitment to His people. These events continue to inspire faith and trust in God's providence and His ability to overcome insurmountable obstacles.
Strong's Hebrew
5275. naal -- a sandal, shoe
... Word Origin from naal Definition a sandal, shoe NASB Word Usage dry-shod (1), sandal
(7), sandals (9), shoe (2), shoes (3). dryshod, shoe latchet,. ...
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Phial the Sixth, on Euphrates.
... Targum, the river Euphrates) with his mighty wind, (or Spirit) and shall smite it
in the seven streams, so that men shall go over it dryshod." "And there shall ...
/.../mede/a key to the apocalypse/phial the sixth on euphrates.htm

Pilate, Hearing These Words of Annas and Caiaphas, Laid them all ...
... the blind, cleansing the lepers, curing the paralytics, making demons flee from
men, even raising the dead, commanding the winds, walking dryshod upon the ...
/.../unknown/the gospel of nicodemus /chapter 13 29 pilate hearing.htm

Since those Marvellous Works which from the Days of Moses were ...
... of our Lord Jesus Christ even as they were." [2522] We know most certainly that
the people of God were delivered from Egypt, and led dryshod through mighty ...
/.../cassian/the seven books of john cassian /chapter ix since those marvellous.htm

In the Narration of that Event Already Mentioned, and Especially ...
... of the fathers teaches us, the Egyptian is swallowed up"the Hebrew arises renewed
by the Holy Spirit, as he also crossed the Red Sea dryshod"where our ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter xviii in the narration.htm

Whether Christ Received and Gave to the Disciples his Impassible ...
... of a glorified body "-namely, subtlety in His birth, when He came forth from the
closed womb of the Virgin; agility, when He walked dryshod upon the sea ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether christ received and gave.htm

Ebenezer!
... and looked at the twelve stones set up in the midst of Jordan by good old Joshua
when Jordan was driven back, that the hosts of Israel might go through dryshod ...
//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 9 1863/ebenezer.htm

Abram the Hebrew
... They who become Christ's, by the great change of yielding their hearts to Him, and
who live here as pilgrims and sojourners, pass dryshod through the stream ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/abram the hebrew.htm

The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
... the summit of Mount Nebo, but he had not entered it, and after his death, Joshua,
son of Nun, became their leader, brought them across Jordan dryshod, not far ...
/.../chapter iiithe hebrews and the.htm

Marah; Or, the Bitter Waters Sweetened
... They were at the Red Sea, and God cleft the intervening gulf in twain, through the
depths thereof they marched dryshod; there is Marah's water"shall it be ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 17 1871/marah or the bitter waters.htm

The Israelites
... the east drove back the shallow waters at the head of the Gulf of Suez, by the side
of which they were encamped, and the Israelites passed dryshod over the bed ...
/.../sayce/early israel and the surrounding nations/chapter i the israelites.htm

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