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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
Cyril of Alexandria
Perhaps this is what the prophet is referring to, that is, those in Israel who were thirsting for the coming of the Savior. They desired to see the Savior and Redeemer of all. One such person was the righteous Simeon. When he took the infant Jesus in his arms, he said, "Lord, now let your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for mine eyes have seen your salvation which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel."
Western Saints
Thomas Aquinas
588. As heat in thirst. Here he sets out the manner of punishment as to affliction: as heat in thirst, afflicts, the tumult, the proud clamor, of strangers; as to barrenness: and as with heat under a burning cloud, united by the south wind, by which fruit of the vine is sometimes destroyed because of its excessive heat: for the sun rose with a burning heat and parched the grass: and the flower thereof fell off (Jas 1:11).
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