The colourless, odourless liquid that is essential for sustenance of life in human beings and animals. God is described as the spring of living water, being the source of life and salvation to those who come to him.
Water for drinking
For human beings
See also
pp 1Ch 11:17-18
God provides water for Hagar and Ishmael
Elijah asks the widow at Zarephath for a drink of water
Daniel's resolve to live on vegetables and water
pp Mk 9:41
For animals
Water as a general descriptive term for liquid
Abstention from water during fasting
Water for washing
For general hygiene
For ritual cleansing
Water for cooking
Rainwater
Sources and stores of water
Wells
Springs
pp Jdg 1:11-15
Cisterns
pp Isa 36:16
Abundance of water as a sign of blessing
Baptism in water
pp Mk 1:8
pp Lk 3:16
pp Mk 1:9-11
pp Lk 3:21-22
pp Jn 1:31-34
Living water
Metaphorical references to water
As a symbol of affliction
As a symbol of salvation
As a symbol of life
Other metaphorical references
