Definition: In the Greek New Testament, "alloxuremia" refers to a condition characterized by excessive hunger or thirst for water or food at night. The term comes from the Old Hebrew word אֲלַחְרִי 'alachir', meaning "to desire", which is an idiom that often means wanting more than what one can actually eat. This sickness was also known as "sudden thirst," and it sometimes led to the belief that Jesus died for this condition. The Hebrew term אֲלַחְרִי is translated into English as 'alacrity' or 'excitement,' indicating a heightened sense of urgency or a strong desire. In the New Testament, when discussing these conditions, it was often used metaphorically to describe the excesses and uncontrolled desires that can lead to sickness such as thirst. This term was not only associated with Jesus but also had religious and moral implications, especially in his teachings about human potential versus human control over life.

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