Drink Quote by Bible
“Then Ezra rose up from before the house of God, and went into the chamber of Johanan the son of Eliashib: and when he came thither, he did eat no bread, nor drink water: for he mourned because of the transgression of them that had been carried away.”
About This Quote
Source Bible: Book of Ezra, Chapter 7, Verse 5
Ezra mourns deeply for the sins of his people, abstaining from food and drink as a sign of grief and solidarity.
In simple terms: Ezra grieves for his community’s wrongdoing.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge communal suffering and practice compassionate solidarity.
Themes
grief
solidarity
spiritual discipline
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
scriptural
historical
When to use this quote
- religious mourning
- community crisis
- personal fasting
Key Concepts
repentance
collective responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can personal sacrifice inspire communal repentance?
- What actions follow mourning to effect change?
A Different Perspective
Mourning alone may not heal the underlying issues.
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