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Definition and Context:
Wringing, in biblical terms, often refers to the act of twisting or squeezing something to extract liquid. This action is typically associated with the preparation of certain materials or the processing of food. In a broader metaphorical sense, it can also imply distress or the exertion of pressure.

Biblical References:
The concept of wringing is not extensively detailed in the Bible, but it appears in contexts that illustrate physical actions or metaphorical expressions. One notable reference is found in the book of Judges, where Gideon wrings out a fleece to confirm God's will:

· Judges 6:38 : "And that is what happened. When Gideon rose early the next morning, he squeezed the fleece and wrung out the dew—a bowlful of water."

This passage highlights the physical act of wringing as a means of obtaining confirmation from God. Gideon's action of wringing the fleece is a test of divine intervention, demonstrating God's power and presence.

Symbolic Meaning:
Wringing can symbolize the extraction of truth or the revelation of God's will, as seen in the account of Gideon. The act of wringing out the fleece serves as a tangible sign of God's response to Gideon's request for assurance. This reflects a broader biblical theme where physical actions are used to convey spiritual truths.

Related Concepts:
In Proverbs, the concept of wringing is used metaphorically to describe the consequences of certain actions:

· Proverbs 30:33 : "For as the churning of milk produces butter, and the twisting of the nose brings blood, so the stirring of anger brings forth strife."

Here, wringing or twisting is associated with cause and effect, illustrating how certain actions inevitably lead to specific outcomes. The imagery of wringing or twisting serves as a warning against provoking anger and the resulting discord.

Theological Implications:
From a theological perspective, the act of wringing can be seen as a metaphor for the trials and pressures that believers may face. Just as wringing extracts liquid from a material, life's challenges can bring forth spiritual growth and deeper reliance on God. The account of Gideon, in particular, underscores the importance of seeking God's guidance and the assurance that He provides in times of uncertainty.

Practical Application:
Believers are encouraged to seek God's will and confirmation in their lives, much like Gideon did. The act of wringing, whether literal or metaphorical, serves as a reminder of the importance of discernment and the pursuit of truth. It also highlights the need for patience and faith in God's timing and provision.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Wring.

2. (a. & n.) from Wring.

Strong's Hebrew
4330. mits -- squeezing, pressing, wringing
... mits. 4331 . squeezing, pressing, wringing. Transliteration: mits Phonetic Spelling:
(meets) Short Definition: churning. ... churning, forcing, wringing. ...
/hebrew/4330.htm - 6k

3034. yadah -- to throw, cast
... hand; physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere
or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands ...
/hebrew/3034.htm - 6k

Library

Saving Faith.
... of saving faith, they know no more about it than Agrippa or Felix, as is manifest
when they come to die, for then, these very people are wringing their hands ...
//christianbookshelf.org/booth/godliness/chapter ii saving faith.htm

The Release of Saint George.
... One day, as by chance the Knight was wringing his hands, in despair of ever getting
free, he chanced to rub in a peculiar manner the magic ring which the Fairy ...
/.../kingston/the seven champions of christendom/chapter eleven the release of.htm

On the Everlasting Pains of Hell.
... art! Oh, wringing of hands, oh, fretting, sobbing, and weeping, oh, shrieking
and howling for ever, and yet never to be heard! Nothing ...
/.../suso/a little book of eternal wisdom/chapter xi on the everlasting.htm

Mary in the House of Caiphas.
... The door was at length opened, and Peter rushed out, his face covered with
his mantle, wringing his hands, and weeping bitterly. ...
/.../the dolorous passion of our lord jesus christ/chapter xi mary in the.htm

The Three Fishers
... Three corpses lay out on the shining sands In the morning gleam as the tide went
down, And the women are weeping and wringing their hands For those who will ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/andromeda and other poems/the three fishers.htm

"How Might any Pain be More to Me than to See Him that is all My ...
... without blood and moisture. The blessed body dried alone long time with wringing
of the nails and weight of the body. For I understood ...
/.../julian/revelations of divine love/chapter xvii how might any.htm

A Rationale of Sleep, of Yawning, and of Dreams .
... increased by the vapours is rarefied by the process of extension, just as those
do who squeeze the water out of clothes by vehement wringing: and, seeing that ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/xiii a rationale of sleep.htm

Theodoret and Chalcedon.
... He entered, but at first did not vote, and his enemies at last succeeded in wringing
from him a personal anathema not only of Nestorianism, but of Nestorius. ...
/.../theodoret/the ecclesiastical history of theodoret/v theodoret and chalcedon.htm

September 8. "He that Eateth Me, Even He Shall Live by Me" (John ...
... It is not believing a doctrine, it is not performing a ceremony, it is not wringing
a petition from the heavens by the logic of faith and the force of your will ...
/.../simpson/days of heaven upon earth /september 8 he that eateth.htm

A Backsliding Innkeeper
... As soon as we went in, the innkeeper burst into tears, as did his wife, wringing
her hands and weeping bitterly. "What!" he said, "are you come into my house! ...
/.../wesley/the journal of john wesley/a backsliding innkeeper.htm

Thesaurus
Wringing (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Wring. 2. (a. & n.) from
Wring. Multi-Version Concordance Wringing (1 Occurrence). ...
/w/wringing.htm - 7k

Wrinkle (1 Occurrence)

/w/wrinkle.htm - 8k

Wrest (8 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To turn; to twist; to pull away by force,
or as if by, violent wringing or twisting. 2. (vt) To ...
/w/wrest.htm - 10k

Wringeth (1 Occurrence)

/w/wringeth.htm - 6k

Butter (10 Occurrences)
... Proverbs 30:33 For as the churning of milk brings forth butter, and the wringing
of the nose brings forth blood; so the forcing of wrath brings forth strife ...
/b/butter.htm - 10k

Curd (8 Occurrences)
... Proverbs 30:33 For the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, And the wringing
of the nose bringeth forth blood; So the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife ...
/c/curd.htm - 9k

Churning (4 Occurrences)
... Proverbs 30:33 For as the churning of milk brings forth butter, and the wringing
of the nose brings forth blood; so the forcing of wrath brings forth strife ...
/c/churning.htm - 7k

Curds (9 Occurrences)
... Proverbs 30:33 For the churning of milk bringeth forth curd, and the wringing of
the nose bringeth forth blood; so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife. ...
/c/curds.htm - 8k

Forcing (25 Occurrences)
... Proverbs 30:33 For as the churning of milk brings forth butter, and the wringing
of the nose brings forth blood; so the forcing of wrath brings forth strife ...
/f/forcing.htm - 15k

Nose (23 Occurrences)
... Proverbs 30:33 For as the churning of milk brings forth butter, and the wringing
of the nose brings forth blood; so the forcing of wrath brings forth strife ...
/n/nose.htm - 19k

Resources
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