The term "gushed" in the Bible often refers to the sudden and abundant flow of liquid, typically water, and is used both literally and metaphorically to convey God's provision, judgment, or the outpouring of emotions. This entry explores the occurrences and significance of "gushed" within the biblical narrative.

Literal Usage:

1. Provision of Water:
· One of the most notable instances of water gushing forth is found in the account of Moses striking the rock at Horeb. In Exodus 17:6 , God instructs Moses, "Behold, I will stand there before you by the rock at Horeb. When you strike the rock, water will come out of it for the people to drink." This miraculous provision of water for the Israelites in the desert is a testament to God's care and sustenance for His people during their wilderness journey.

2. Psalmist Reflection:
· The psalmist reflects on this event in Psalm 78:20 , "Though He struck the rock and water gushed out, and torrents raged, can He also give bread or supply His people with meat?" Here, the psalmist recalls God's miraculous provision, emphasizing His power and faithfulness despite the people's doubts and complaints.

Metaphorical Usage:

1. Outpouring of Emotions:
· The term "gushed" can also describe the outpouring of emotions or spiritual experiences. In the New Testament, the concept of gushing is metaphorically linked to the Holy Spirit's work in believers' lives. While the specific term "gushed" may not be used, the imagery of living water flowing from within is evident in John 7:38 , where Jesus declares, "Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." This passage highlights the abundant and life-giving presence of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life.

2. Judgment and Wrath:
· In some contexts, gushing can symbolize the outpouring of God's judgment or wrath. The imagery of water or blood gushing forth can serve as a powerful representation of divine retribution or cleansing. For instance, in prophetic literature, the gushing of blood or water may symbolize the consequences of sin and the need for repentance.

Theological Significance:

The concept of gushing in the Bible underscores several key theological themes:

· Divine Provision: The literal gushing of water from the rock in the wilderness serves as a powerful reminder of God's provision and faithfulness. It illustrates His ability to meet the needs of His people in miraculous ways, reinforcing the theme of reliance on God for sustenance.

· Spiritual Abundance: The metaphorical use of gushing, particularly in relation to the Holy Spirit, emphasizes the abundance and overflow of spiritual life that believers experience through faith in Christ. It points to the transformative and renewing work of the Spirit, which brings life and vitality to the believer.

· Judgment and Cleansing: The imagery of gushing in the context of judgment highlights the seriousness of sin and the necessity of divine intervention. It serves as a call to repentance and a reminder of God's justice and holiness.

In summary, the term "gushed" in the Bible carries rich imagery and theological depth, illustrating God's provision, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and the reality of divine judgment. Through both literal and metaphorical uses, it conveys the dynamic and powerful nature of God's interaction with His creation.(imp. & p. p.) of Gush.1632b. ekchunno -- to pour out, fig. to bestow
... Word Origin from the same as ekcheo Definition to pour out, fig. to bestow NASB
Word Usage gushed (1), poured (5), rushed headlong (1), shed (3), spilled (1). ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1632b.htm - 5k8210. shaphak -- to pour out, pour
... root Definition to pour out, pour NASB Word Usage cast (5), cast up a siege (1),
dump (1), gushed (1), pour (34), poured (26), pouring (1), pours (5), raise (1 ...
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2100. zub -- to flow, gush
... root Definition to flow, gush NASB Word Usage discharge (14), flow (1), flowed
(1), flowing (19), flows (1), gushed (2), has (1), has a discharge (1), pine ...
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Arius is Charged with the First of the Above-Mentioned Errors...
... 124. For Arius' bowels also gushed out"decency forbids to say where"and so he burst
asunder in the midst, falling headlong, and besmirching those foul lips ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter xix arius is charged.htm

Things Unknown
... might live on garlic and onions, but Israel in the wilderness must be fed with the
manna that came down from heaven, and with the water that gushed out of the ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 46 1900/things unknown.htm

Fragment iii.
... his body having swollen to such an extent that he could not pass where a chariot
could pass easily, he was crushed by the chariot, so that his bowels gushed out ...
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The Compassion of Jesus
... him closely perceived that his internal agitation was very great, his emotions were
very deep, and then his face betrayed it, his eyes gushed like founts with ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 60 1914/the compassion of jesus.htm

The Return of the Holy Family from Egypt
... obliged to sell her when they were in want.) They went between On and the Jewish
settlement, and then turned southwards to the spring which had gushed forth in ...
/.../emmerich/the life of the blessed virgin mary/xvii the return of the.htm

Home and the Home-Maker.
... could not stand it. An uproar of applause stopped the music. Tears gushed
from thousands like rain. The word 'home' touched the ...
/.../questionable amusements and worthy substitutes/x home and the home-maker.htm

Fate of the Enemies of Jesus.
... According to another, he had a fall in his field, in consequence of which his bowels
gushed out.[4] According to others, he died of a kind of dropsy ...
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How it was with Him at that Hour in Regard of his Interior Man.
... After this a sharp spear was thrust into My right side; forthwith a stream of precious
blood gushed out, and with it a fountain of living water. ...
/.../suso/a little book of eternal wisdom/chapter xviii how it was.htm

Sin Slain
... Verily, O earth, thou hast been scarred; thy back has been ploughed with many a
furrow; from thy veins have gushed forth plenteous streams of blood, and thy ...
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On Friday, or at Vespers
... Ah, my Lord, remember, 1. How the sharp spear was thrust into Thy divine side; 2.
How the purple blood ran out; 3. How the living water gushed forth; 4. And ...
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Gushed (6 Occurrences)
...Gushed (6 Occurrences). ... 1 Kings 18:28 They cried aloud, and cut themselves after
their manner with knives and lances, until the blood gushed out on them. ...
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Flowed (21 Occurrences)
... Psalms 78:20 Behold, he struck the rock, so that waters gushed out, and streams
overflowed. ... Psalms 105:41 He opened the rock, and waters gushed out. ...
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Gush (7 Occurrences)

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Flow (85 Occurrences)
... (Root in BBE RSV NIV). Psalms 78:20 Behold, he struck the rock, so that waters
gushed out, and streams overflowed. Can he give bread also? ...
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Judas (42 Occurrences)
... The statement in Acts 1:18 that he "fell headlong and burst asunder in the midst,
and all his bowels gushed out," is in no way contrary to that in Matthew 27:5 ...
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Knives (12 Occurrences)
... (DBY). 1 Kings 18:28 They cried aloud, and cut themselves after their manner with
knives and lances, until the blood gushed out on them. (WEB KJV ASV BBE WBS). ...
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Unrighteousness (57 Occurrences)
... indeed, then, purchased a field out of the reward of unrighteousness, and falling
headlong, burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed forth, (YLT). ...
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Overflow (43 Occurrences)
... conceit. (See RSV). Psalms 78:20 Behold, he struck the rock, so that waters
gushed out, and streams overflowed. Can he give bread also? ...
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Obtained (61 Occurrences)
... Acts 1:18 Now this man obtained a field with the reward for his wickedness, and
falling headlong, his body burst open, and all his intestines gushed out. ...
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Overflowed (14 Occurrences)
... DBY WBS). Psalms 78:20 Behold, he struck the rock, so that waters gushed
out, and streams overflowed. Can he give bread also? Will ...
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