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What does the Bible say about Jesus saying 'I thirst'?

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Jesus' declaration 'I thirst' on the cross signifies His fulfillment of Scripture and the depth of His suffering for humanity.

In John 19:28, Jesus proclaims 'I thirst' right before His crucifixion concludes, highlighting an essential aspect of His suffering. This utterance is not merely about physical thirst but represents a deeper spiritual reality. Psalm 69:21 is referenced, where the psalmist speaks of being given vinegar to drink, connecting Jesus with the prophecies that foretold His suffering. It emphasizes that Christ, in His humanity, experienced profound agony and abandonment, reflecting our own thirst for God. Furthermore, this statement encapsulates Christ's role as our substitute, who bore the weight of sin and forsakenness on our behalf, ultimately clarifying why He had to endure such suffering.
Scripture References: John 19:28, Psalm 69:21, Psalm 69:3

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I Thirst
Paul Mahan · Feb 28, 2018
I Thirst!
Clay Curtis · Feb 9, 2023
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