Fountains and Springs: Afford: Drink to the Beasts
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Fountains and springs hold a significant place in the biblical narrative, often symbolizing life, sustenance, and divine provision. In the arid landscapes of the ancient Near East, these sources of water were vital not only for human survival but also for the sustenance of animals. The Bible frequently references fountains and springs as places where beasts of the field find refreshment and life.

In the creation narrative, God establishes a world where water is abundant and life-giving. Genesis 2:10 describes a river flowing out of Eden to water the garden, a source of life for all creatures within it. This imagery sets the stage for understanding water as a divine provision for all living beings.

The Psalms often reflect on God's provision through natural resources, including water. Psalm 104:10-11 states, "He sends forth springs in the valleys; they flow between the mountains. They give drink to every beast of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst." Here, the psalmist acknowledges God's care for His creation, ensuring that even the wild animals have access to the life-sustaining water they need.

In the prophetic literature, fountains and springs are sometimes used metaphorically to describe God's blessings and the restoration of His people. However, they also maintain their literal significance as sources of sustenance for animals. Isaiah 41:18 promises, "I will open rivers on the barren heights, and fountains in the middle of the valleys. I will turn the desert into a pool of water, and the dry land into flowing springs." This passage not only speaks to the miraculous provision for God's people but also implies the resulting benefit to the animal kingdom.

The wisdom literature also reflects on the natural order and God's provision for all creatures. Proverbs 5:15-16 advises, "Drink water from your own cistern, and running water from your own well. Should your springs overflow in the streets, your streams of water in the public squares?" While primarily a metaphor for faithfulness, the imagery underscores the importance of water as a shared resource, essential for life.

In the New Testament, while the focus shifts more towards spiritual metaphors of living water, the understanding of physical water as a necessity for all living creatures remains implicit. The provision of water, whether through fountains, springs, or wells, continues to be a testament to God's care for His creation, including the beasts of the field.

Throughout Scripture, fountains and springs are depicted as essential elements of God's creation, providing drink to the beasts and symbolizing His ongoing provision and care for all life.
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Psalm 104:11
They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses quench their thirst.
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The Pilgrim's Progress
... woods, vineyards, fruit of all sorts, flowers also, with springs and fountains,
very delectable ... content to go back, and what our country will afford I do ...
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... false teachers: [4698] "These are springs without water ... as it were, they open the
fountains of knowledge ... they were found, they would not afford the nourishment ...
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The First Book
... "All the fountains of the ... Add to this the springs that suddenly gushed forth, add
the bitter ... What greater care, I ask, could his guidance afford, what greater ...
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Mr. Bunyan's Last Sermon:
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The Prophet Amos.
... even the former be not able to afford protection, because ... of the dust, besides the
teeth of wild beasts; and what ... same day broke forth all the fountains of the ...
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The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
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Memoir of John Bunyan
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