Dictionary of Bible Themes Artificial openings to tap underground water supplies. They were very important for life in a settled urban society and this is reflected in their symbolical use in Scripture. Nehemiah 9:25The importance of wells in urban life See also Deuteronomy 6:10-11Genesis 24:11-20 Women drew water for domestic use See also 1 Samuel 9:11John 4:7-9 Genesis 29:2-3 Livestock were watered at wells See also Genesis 29:7-10Exodus 2:15-17 Genesis 21:25 Wells were sometimes a source of contention See also Genesis 26:12-22Numbers 20:17; 21:22 Genesis 16:7 Wells as landmarks See also Genesis 16:14; 21:31Verse 14 refers to this spring as a well. Genesis 26:20-22John 4:6 "Beersheba" means either "well of seven" or "well of the oath" Isaiah 12:3Figurative use of wells Jeremiah 17:13Associated with God and his goodness See also Jeremiah 2:13John 4:14 Revelation 7:17 Proverbs 5:15 Associated with human love Jeremiah 6:7See also In warnings against and judgment of sin Proverbs 23:27Jeremiah 51:36 See also 3290 Holy Spirit, life-giver4224 cities of the plain 4240 garden, natural 4263 Rome 4281 stars 4293 water 5621 wheel |
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