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Wind

Wind in Scripture represents God's power, sovereignty, and the Holy Spirit's work in believers' lives. Understanding wind biblically reveals how God accomplishes His purposes and sustains His creation.

Overview

The wind throughout Scripture demonstrates God's absolute control over creation and His ability to accomplish His purposes. Whether as a literal force of nature or a metaphor for spiritual power, wind consistently points to God's sovereignty and the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers.

Key Scriptures

"Therefore hear the word of the Lord...the Lord has put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these prophets of yours; the Lord has declared disaster for you" (2 Kings 19:7, ESV). "That night the angel of the Lord went out and struck down 185,000 in the camp of the Assyrians" (2 Kings 19:35, ESV). "The north wind brings forth rain, and a backbiting tongue, an angry countenance" (Proverbs 25:23, NASB). "So the Lord caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night and turned the sea into dry land" (Exodus 10:19, ESV).

Application

Trust that God's power—invisible yet undeniable like the wind—works sovereignly in your circumstances to accomplish His perfect purposes.

Scripture References 4
Full Topical Reference List 4 total — Nave's Topical Bible

North, free from humidity in Canaan

West, took away the plague of locusts from the land of Egypt