John 7:37
In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.
Original Language Analysis
τῇ
G3588
τῇ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 23
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἡμέρᾳ
day
G2250
ἡμέρᾳ
day
Strong's:
G2250
Word #:
5 of 23
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
τῇ
G3588
τῇ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 23
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
μεγάλῃ
that great
G3173
μεγάλῃ
that great
Strong's:
G3173
Word #:
7 of 23
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 23
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
εἱστήκει
stood
G2476
εἱστήκει
stood
Strong's:
G2476
Word #:
10 of 23
to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
11 of 23
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
12 of 23
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
13 of 23
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἔκραξεν
cried
G2896
ἔκραξεν
cried
Strong's:
G2896
Word #:
14 of 23
properly, to "croak" (as a raven) or scream, i.e., (genitive case) to call aloud (shriek, exclaim, intreat)
λέγων,
saying
G3004
λέγων,
saying
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
15 of 23
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
Ἐάν
If
G1437
Ἐάν
If
Strong's:
G1437
Word #:
16 of 23
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
ἐρχέσθω
let him come
G2064
ἐρχέσθω
let him come
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
19 of 23
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
πρός
unto
G4314
πρός
unto
Strong's:
G4314
Word #:
20 of 23
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
Cross References
Isaiah 55:1Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.John 4:14But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.John 6:35And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.Isaiah 12:3Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.Revelation 22:17And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.John 4:10Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.Isaiah 44:3For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring:Revelation 21:6And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.Psalms 42:2My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?Psalms 63:1O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;
Historical Context
The Feast of Tabernacles celebrated wilderness wanderings and harvest. Daily, priests drew water from Siloam, poured it at the altar while singing Isaiah 12:3: 'with joy shall ye draw water from the wells of salvation.' Jesus claimed to be that salvation.
Questions for Reflection
- What spiritual 'thirst' are you trying to satisfy with things other than Christ?
- How does Christ satisfy the deepest longings of the human soul?
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Analysis & Commentary
The 'last day, that great day of the feast' refers to Tabernacles' seventh day when priests poured water from Siloam, symbolizing God's provision in the wilderness. Jesus stood and cried (emphatic proclamation), offering Himself as the fulfillment. 'If any man thirst' is a universal invitation—salvation is for all who recognize their spiritual need. 'Come unto me' emphasizes Christ alone satisfies, and 'drink' indicates appropriation by faith.