Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. Zechariah 14:8The symbolic importance of springs of water to Israel See also Living water as a sign of hope and prosperity Isaiah 12:3; 49:10Jeremiah 31:9 Jeremiah 17:8 See also Living water as a source of fertility Psalms 1:3Exodus 17:1-7 Numbers 20:1-11 Living water as a sign of God's presence and power Jeremiah 2:13God as a spring of water See also Jeremiah 17:13John 4:13-14 The gospel as a spring of water See also Psalms 42:2Isaiah 55:1 John 7:37 Revelation 21:6; 22:17 Proverbs 25:26 Other biblical uses of the image of a spring James 3:9-11spoiling what is good 2 Peter 2:17the tongue compared to a spring See also a dry spring as a symbol of sterility 3120 Holy Spirit, descriptions3290 Holy Spirit, life-giver 4018 life, spiritual 4224 cities of the plain 4239 garden 4263 Rome 4293 water 4299 wilderness 5580 thirst |
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