Trickled
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The term "trickled" is not directly found in the Berean Standard Bible , but the concept of water or liquid flowing in a small, gentle stream is present in various biblical narratives and imagery. This concept often symbolizes the gradual and persistent movement of God's blessings, judgment, or the flow of life itself.

Biblical Imagery and Symbolism

1. Water as a Symbol of Life and Blessing: In the Bible, water frequently symbolizes life, sustenance, and divine blessing. The gentle flow of water, akin to a trickle, can represent the continuous and sustaining grace of God. For instance, in Psalm 23:2, the psalmist speaks of being led beside "quiet waters," which can evoke the image of a gentle, life-giving stream.

2. Judgment and Cleansing: Water is also used as a symbol of judgment and cleansing. In the account of Noah's flood (Genesis 6-9), the waters that covered the earth began as a trickle of rain that eventually became a deluge, symbolizing God's judgment and the subsequent cleansing of the earth.

3. Prophetic Imagery: The prophets often used water imagery to convey messages of hope and restoration. In Ezekiel 47:1-12, the prophet describes a vision of water trickling from the threshold of the temple, eventually becoming a river that brings life and healing to the land. This vision symbolizes the life-giving presence of God flowing from His sanctuary to renew and restore creation.

4. Spiritual Nourishment: Jesus uses water as a metaphor for spiritual nourishment and eternal life. In John 4:14, He tells the Samaritan woman at the well, "But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life." This suggests a continuous, life-sustaining flow of spiritual vitality, akin to a trickle that never ceases.

Practical Applications

1. Perseverance in Faith: The concept of a trickle can remind believers of the importance of perseverance in their faith journey. Just as a trickle of water can carve a path through stone over time, persistent faith and obedience can lead to spiritual growth and transformation.

2. Small Acts of Kindness: The imagery of a trickle can also encourage believers to engage in small acts of kindness and service. These seemingly insignificant actions, like a trickle of water, can accumulate and have a profound impact on individuals and communities.

3. Trust in God's Provision: Believers are encouraged to trust in God's provision, even when it seems to come in small, gradual measures. Just as a trickle can eventually fill a vessel, God's grace and provision are sufficient to meet the needs of His people in His perfect timing.

In summary, while the specific term "trickled" may not appear in the biblical text, the concept is richly woven into the fabric of Scripture, offering profound insights into the nature of God's interaction with His creation and His people.
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On Our Lord's Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension
... Now, Our Lord's agony in the garden was so intense that great drops, not of sweat,
but of blood, oozed from every pore, and trickled to the ground. ...
/.../kinkead/baltimore catechism no 4/lesson 8 on our lords.htm

What have I Done?
... It was but one tear that trickled down thy cheek, but thy Father noticed that as
a hopeful sign; it was but one throb that went through thy heart just now ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/what have i done.htm

The Crowning with Thorns.
... 11 He trembled all over, his flesh was torn piecemeal, his tongue contracted, and
the only refreshment he received was the blood which trickled from his head ...
/.../chapter xxvi the crowning with.htm

Jesus Hanging on the Cross Between Two Thieves.
... was torn with stripes and wounds, and his elbows, wrists, and shoulders so violently
distended as to be almost dislocated; blood constantly trickled down from ...
/.../the dolorous passion of our lord jesus christ/chapter xli jesus hanging on.htm

Interruption of the visions of the Passion by the Appearance of St ...
... trembled, shuddered, and writhed on her couch, while her face resembled that of
a man about to expire under torture, and a bloody sweat often trickled over her ...
/.../chapter xxiv interruption of the.htm

Jesus Before Annas.
... was so nearly prostrated by the violence of the blow, that when the guards likewise
reviled and struck him, he fell quite down, and blood trickled from his ...
/.../the dolorous passion of our lord jesus christ/chapter vi jesus before annas.htm

Grace Triumphant
... been content to cleanse Jerusalem, but the young zealot would not rest till he had
followed the dispersed poison into every corner where it might have trickled ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture the acts/grace triumphant.htm

The Making of a Prophet
... occasion of his confession was the words of the seraphim, and he could not but contrast
what came burning from their pure lips with what had trickled from, and ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/the making of a prophet.htm

Broken Hearts.
... The mother spoke to me of her afflictions, and brought to me the playthings and
the little shoes of the child, and the tears trickled down that mother's cheeks ...
/.../moody/moodys anecdotes and illustrations/broken hearts.htm

A Child at Its Mother's Grave.
... The man's heart was touched, tears trickled down his cheeks and he said, "Jesus
has sent me," to which the boy replied, "You have been a good while coming, sir ...
/.../moody/moodys anecdotes and illustrations/a child at its mothers.htm

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... and led me round by the way without unto the outer gate, by the way of the gate
that looketh toward the east; and, behold, there trickled forth waters on the ...
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Ezekiel 47:2
Then he brought me out by the way of the gate northward, and led me round by the way without unto the outer gate, by the way of the gate that looketh toward the east; and, behold, there ran out waters on the right side.
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