Topical Encyclopedia Definition and Nature:In the Bible, the wind is often depicted as a powerful force of nature, created and controlled by God. It serves as a symbol of His might and sovereignty over the earth. The term "mighty wind" is used to describe particularly violent or strong winds that demonstrate God's power and can be both destructive and purifying. Biblical References: 1. Creation and Control by God: The Bible frequently emphasizes that God is the creator and controller of the wind. In Jeremiah 10:13 , it is written, "When He thunders, the waters in the heavens roar; He makes clouds rise from the ends of the earth. He sends lightning with the rain and brings out the wind from His storehouses." 2. Symbol of Divine Power: The mighty wind is often a manifestation of God's presence and power. In the account of Elijah on Mount Horeb, a mighty wind precedes the presence of the Lord: "Then a great and mighty wind tore into the mountains and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind" (1 Kings 19:11). 3. Instrument of Judgment: The mighty wind is sometimes used as an instrument of divine judgment. In the book of Job, a mighty wind is part of the calamities that befall Job: "when suddenly a mighty wind swept in from the desert and struck the four corners of the house. It collapsed on the young people, and they are dead" (Job 1:19). 4. Agent of Deliverance: Conversely, the mighty wind can also be an agent of deliverance. In the Exodus narrative, God uses a strong east wind to part the Red Sea, allowing the Israelites to escape from the Egyptians: "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" (Exodus 14:21). 5. Symbol of the Holy Spirit: In the New Testament, the mighty wind is associated with the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Acts 2:2 describes the event: "Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting." Theological Significance: The mighty wind serves as a reminder of God's omnipotence and His active involvement in the world. It illustrates His ability to both create and destroy, to judge and to save. The imagery of the wind underscores the unseen yet powerful nature of God's Spirit, moving and working in ways that are beyond human understanding. Conclusion: The concept of the mighty wind in the Bible is rich with meaning, reflecting God's dynamic presence and His ultimate authority over creation. It serves as a powerful metaphor for the divine force that shapes the course of history and the lives of individuals. Torrey's Topical Textbook Acts 2:2And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. Torrey's Topical Textbook Revelation 6:13 Library The Signs of Pentecost. The Day of Pentecost. Of the Union of Man's Will with God's in those Inspirations which ... Unity and Peace. How Joppa was Taken, and Tiberias Delivered Up. The General Spread of the Gospel Grieving the Spirit Letter v. Prayer and Fasting. The Foundation of the Church among the Jews Imprisonment and Death of John Resources What is the new birth? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does it mean to be born of God? | GotQuestions.org What did Jesus mean when He said, “Peace, be still”? | GotQuestions.org Wind: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics The Wind of Iniquity Which Leads to Destruction The Wind of Terrors Which Pursue the Soul The Wind of the Operations of the Holy Spirit The Wind of the Speeches of the Desperate The Wind: (Bringing Forth) of Disappointed Expectations The Wind: (Chaff or Stubble Before) of the Wicked The Wind: (Feeding Upon) of Vain Hopes The Wind: (Sowing) a Course of Sin The Wind: (When Destructive) the Judgments of God The Wind: (Without Rain) One Who Boasts of a False Gift The Wind: Accomplishes the Purposes of God The Wind: Frequently Brings Rain The Wind: from the North Drives Away Rain The Wind: God: Brings Forth, out of his Treasuries The Wind: God: Gathers, in his Hand The Wind: Miracles Connected With: Calmed by Casting out Jonah The Wind: Miracles Connected With: Calmed by Christ The Wind: Miracles Connected With: Locusts Brought By The Wind: Miracles Connected With: Locusts Removed By The Wind: Miracles Connected With: Quails Brought By The Wind: Miracles Connected With: Raises on Account of Jonah The Wind: Miracles Connected With: Red Sea Divided By The Wind: Miracles Connected With: Rocks and Mountains Rent By The Wind: Movement of the Leaves of Trees By, Noticed The Wind: Tempestuous: Destroys Houses The Wind: Tempestuous: Drives About the Largest Ships The Wind: Tempestuous: Raises the Sea in Waves The Wind: The Simoom or Pestilential Wind The Wind: Theory of, Above Man's Comprehension The Wind: when Violent Called: Fierce Wind The Wind: when Violent Called: Great and Strong Wind The Wind: when Violent Called: Mighty Wind The Wind: when Violent Called: Rough Wind The Wind: when Violent Called: Storm The Wind: when Violent Called: Stormy Wind The Wind: when Violent Called: Tempest The Wind: when Violent Called: Windy Storm Wind: East in the Valley of the Euphrates River Wind: East: At the City of Nineveh Wind: East: Hot and Blasting in Egypt Wind: East: Tempestuous in the Land of Uz Wind: North: Free from Humidity in Canaan Wind: West: Took Away the Plague of Locusts from the Land of Egypt Related Terms The-not-beloved (1 Occurrence) Kir'iath-je'arim (18 Occurrences) Kirjathjearim (17 Occurrences) Vine-dressers (18 Occurrences) Kirjath-jearim (17 Occurrences) Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences) |
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