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What does 'living water' mean in the Bible?

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'Living water' represents the eternal life and spiritual satisfaction found in Jesus Christ, who quenches the soul's deepest thirst.

'Living water' is a metaphor used by Jesus in John 4 to illustrate the spiritual sustenance He provides. When He speaks of living water, He is referring to the salvation and eternal life that come from faith in Him. This living water contrasts with physical water, which only temporarily quenches thirst. Jesus, as the source of living water, provides a transcendent satisfaction that fulfills the deepest longings of the human soul. The promise of living water symbolizes the Holy Spirit's work in the believer's life, springing up into eternal life that transforms and renews.
Scripture References: John 4:14, John 4:10, John 7:37-39

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