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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 4236 fountain
4236 fountain
4236 fountain
A source of natural spring water. Figuratively, it symbolises a place of cleansing, tears or sexual fulfilment. Significantly, God is pictured as a fountain of life.
The fountain as a source of spring water
Figurative use of fountains
A place of cleansing Zec 13:1
Tears of inconsolable grief Jer 9:1
Sexual fulfilment SS 4:12 See also Pr 5:15-18; SS 4:15
A source of life Pr 14:27 See also Ps 36:8-9; Ps 87:7; Pr 10:11; Pr 13:14; Pr 16:22; Joel 3:18
See also
| 3120 | Holy Spirit, descriptions |
| 3290 | Holy Spirit, life-giver |
| 4018 | life, spiritual |
| 4227 | deep, the |
| 4260 | rivers & streams |
| 4278 | spring of water |
| 4293 | water |
| 4296 | wells |
| 5198 | weeping |
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.
