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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 4227 deep, the
4227 deep, the
4227 deep, the
Unfathomed waters, sometimes seen as existing under the earth, held back by God’s power. The term is also used of deep seas, and in metaphorical contexts.
Unfathomed waters
Ge 1:2; Ps 104:6-9 See also Ge 7:11; Ge 49:25; Dt 33:13; Job 38:16; Ps 95:4; Ps 139:15; Pr 3:20; Pr 8:27-28; Isa 7:11; Ro 10:7
Deep seas
Ex 15:5; Jnh 2:3 See also Job 7:12; Job 38:30; Ps 42:7; Isa 44:27; Isa 51:10; Hab 3:10; Mt 18:6; Lk 5:4
The deep used metaphorically of a desperate situation
Ps 18:16 See also 2Sa 22:17; Ps 30:1; Ps 69:2,15; Ps 130:1
See also
| 4203 | earth, the |
| 4266 | sea |
| 4293 | water |
| 4813 | depth |
| 9520 | Abyss, the |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
