Topical Encyclopedia In the biblical narrative, water holds a significant place as one of the fundamental elements of creation. The account of the creation of water is primarily found in the Book of Genesis, which describes the formation of the heavens and the earth by God. According to Genesis 1:1-2 , "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters."From the outset, water is depicted as a primordial element, existing in the initial state of the earth. The "deep" mentioned in Genesis 1:2 refers to the vast, unformed waters that covered the earth before God began His creative work. The presence of the Spirit of God "hovering over the surface of the waters" signifies divine involvement and the imminent act of creation. On the second day of creation, God further organizes the waters. Genesis 1:6-7 states, "And God said, 'Let there be an expanse between the waters, to separate the waters from the waters.' So God made the expanse and separated the waters beneath it from the waters above. And it was so." Here, God creates the "expanse," often understood as the sky or firmament, to divide the waters, establishing a separation between the waters above (the atmospheric waters) and the waters below (the terrestrial waters). The creation of water is not only a physical act but also carries theological significance. Water is often associated with life, purification, and the sustaining power of God throughout the Scriptures. In the creation narrative, water is foundational to the formation of the earth and the subsequent emergence of life. The biblical account emphasizes God's sovereignty and intentionality in the creation of water. It is not a random or chaotic process but a deliberate act of divine will. The separation and organization of the waters demonstrate God's authority over the natural world and His ability to bring order out of chaos. Throughout the Bible, water continues to play a crucial role in God's interaction with His creation, symbolizing cleansing, renewal, and the provision of life. The creation of water in Genesis sets the stage for its ongoing significance in the biblical narrative, from the Flood in the time of Noah to the parting of the Red Sea, and ultimately to the living water offered by Jesus Christ in the New Testament. Nave's Topical Index Psalm 148:4,5Praise him, you heavens of heavens, and you waters that be above the heavens. Nave's Topical Index Library The Creation of Fowl and Water Animals. Water Chosen as a Vehicle of Divine Operation and Wherefore Its ... Remarks on the Creation of the World. The Genesis Water-Mark. The Millennium in Relation to Creation. Basil -- the Creation of the World On the Creation of the World Concerning the visible Creation. The First Miracle in Cana --The Water Made Wine The Relation of the Godhead to Creation Resources Did Jesus change the water into wine or grape juice? | GotQuestions.orgWhat was the meaning of Jesus walking on water? | GotQuestions.org Do the news reports of rivers turning blood red have anything to do with the end times? | GotQuestions.org Water: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Water in Times of Scarcity, Sold at an Enormous Price Water of Bitterness or of Jealousy Water of Separation or of Uncleanness Water of the Gifts and Graces of the Holy Spirit Water was Used by Jews for Culinary Purposes Water was Used by Jews for Legal Purification Water was Used by Jews for Washing the Person Water was Used by Jews: As Their Principal Beverage Water: (Covering the Sea) of the General Diffusion of The Water: (Deep) of Counsel in the Heart Water: (Deep) of Severe Affliction Water: (Deep) of the Words of the Wise Water: (Difficulty of Stopping) of Strife and Contention Water: (Its Instability) of a Wavering Disposition Water: (Its Weakness) of Faintness and Cowardice Water: (Many) of a Variety of Afflictions Water: (Many) of Different Nations and People Water: (Noise of Many) of the Word of Christ Water: (Poured Out) Faintness by Terror Water: (Poured Out) the Wrath of God Water: (Pouring, out of Buckets) a Numerous Progeny Water: (Rapidly Flowing Away) the Career of the Wicked Water: (Spilled on the Ground) Death Water: (Still) the Ordinances of the Gospel Water: Artificial Mode of Conveying, Into Large Cities Water: Collected in The Clouds Water: Covered the Whole Earth Water: Drops from the Clouds in Rain Water: Frequently Brackish and Unfit for Use Water: God Originally: Collected Into One Place Water: God Originally: Created Fowls and Fishes From Water: God Originally: Created the Firmament to Divide Water: Kept for Purification in Large Waterpots Water: Miracles Connected With: Brought from the Jaw-Bone of an Ass Water: Miracles Connected With: Brought from the Rock Water: Miracles Connected With: Consumed by Fire from Heaven Water: Miracles Connected With: Divided and Made to Stand on Heap Water: Miracles Connected With: Healing Powers Communicated To Water: Miracles Connected With: Iron Made to Swim In Water: Miracles Connected With: Our Lord Walking On Water: Miracles Connected With: Trenches Filled With Water: Miracles Connected With: Turned Into Blood Water: Miracles Connected With: Turned Into Wine Water: Miraculously Supplied: To Jehoshaphat's Army Water: Miraculously Supplied: To Samson Water: Miraculously Supplied: To the Israelites Water: Necessary to the Comfort and Happiness of Man Water: Necessary to Vegetation Water: One of the Elements of the World Water: Rises in Vapour to the Clouds Water: some Plants Particularly Require Water: The Want of, Considered a Great Calamity Water: The World and Its Inhabitants Once Destroyed By Water: The World not to be Again Destroyed By Water: Wearing the Hardest Substances Related Terms Water-springs (12 Occurrences) |
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