Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 4000 Creation » 4200 Places » 4278 spring of water Springs of water were important to the life of Israel, providing fresh water for the people. Both God and the gospel are often compared to springs of living water, on account of their life-bringing and refreshing qualities. The symbolic importance of springs of water to Israel Living water as a sign of hope and prosperity Zechariah 14:8 See also Isaiah 12:3; Isaiah 49:10; Jeremiah 31:9 Living water as a source of fertility Jeremiah 17:8 See also Psalm 1:3 Living water as a sign of God's presence and power Exodus 17:1-7; Numbers 20:1-11 God as a spring of water Jeremiah 2:13 See also Jeremiah 17:13 The gospel as a spring of water John 4:13-14 See also Psalm 42:2; Isaiah 55:1; John 7:37; Revelation 21:6; Revelation 22:17 Other biblical uses of the image of a spring Proverbs 25:26 spoiling what is good; James 3:9-11 the tongue compared to a spring; 2 Peter 2:17 a dry spring as a symbol of sterility See also
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