16 occurrences in 13 translations

'Water' in the Bible

When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water.

When He set for the sea its boundarySo that the water would not transgress His command,When He marked out the foundations of the earth;

Verse ConceptsBoundariesChaosDivine Power Over NatureEarth's FoundationLimits For The SeaCreation Of The SeasThe OceanThe Seabalancelimitations

For a loose woman is a deep hollow, and a strange woman is a narrow water-hole.

Verse ConceptsDitchesPitsWellsWivesPits Symbolizing GriefWells, Figurative Usewhores

Who has ascended [to] heaven and come down? Who has gathered [the] wind in the hollow of his hand? Who has wrapped water in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What [is] his name and what is the name of his child? For [surely] you know.

Verse ConceptsCreatorCloaksBindingDivine Power Over NatureClimates, TypesCovering The EarthGoing Up To HeavenGod Going DownGod Dispensing WindKnowingWhat Is God's Name?

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