Difference between revisions of "Sucking in the spirit"
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''Sucking'' refers to focused reading of [[:Category:Family Publications|Family literature]] or listening to a lecture with a believing, "[[hungry]]" attitude. | ''Sucking'' refers to focused reading of [[:Category:Family Publications|Family literature]] or listening to a lecture with a believing, "[[hungry]]" attitude. | ||
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| + | The phrase is a loose reference to the following bible verses: | ||
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| + | '''Psalms 8:2.''' Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. | ||
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| + | '''Matthew 21:16.''' And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise? | ||
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''Usage:'' "Are you guys sucking?" | ''Usage:'' "Are you guys sucking?" | ||
Revision as of 19:48, 16 March 2005
Sucking refers to focused reading of Family literature or listening to a lecture with a believing, "hungry" attitude.
The phrase is a loose reference to the following bible verses:
Psalms 8:2. Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.
Matthew 21:16. And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?
Usage: "Are you guys sucking?"
