In the biblical context, creeks are small streams or minor tributaries that may not be explicitly mentioned by name in the Scriptures but are often implied in the geographical and historical narratives of the Bible. These natural watercourses played a significant role in the daily life, agriculture, and settlement patterns of ancient Near Eastern societies, including the Israelites.

Geographical Significance

The land of Israel and its surrounding regions are characterized by a varied topography, including mountains, valleys, and plains. Creeks, along with larger rivers, were essential for sustaining life in these areas. They provided water for drinking, irrigation, and livestock, and were often associated with fertile land. The presence of a creek could determine the location of a village or settlement, as access to water was crucial for survival.

Biblical References and Symbolism

While the term "creek" itself is not directly used in most English translations of the Bible, the concept is present in various passages that describe watercourses. For example, in Genesis 2:10-14, the Garden of Eden is described as being watered by a river that splits into four headwaters, suggesting smaller streams or creeks branching out to nourish the land.

Creeks and streams are also symbolic in biblical literature, often representing life, sustenance, and divine provision. In Psalm 1:3 , the righteous person is likened to "a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does." This imagery underscores the importance of watercourses as sources of life and blessing.

Historical Context

In the historical narratives of the Bible, creeks and streams are often the settings for significant events. For instance, the brook Kidron is mentioned several times in the Old Testament. King David crossed the Kidron Valley during his flight from Absalom (2 Samuel 15:23), and it was also the site where King Asa destroyed the idols of his grandmother Maacah (1 Kings 15:13).

The New Testament also alludes to watercourses in the context of Jesus' ministry. In John 18:1 , after the Last Supper, Jesus and His disciples crossed the Kidron Valley to reach the Garden of Gethsemane, highlighting the geographical features that played a role in the narrative of His passion.

Theological Implications

From a theological perspective, creeks and streams can be seen as manifestations of God's provision and care for His creation. They are part of the natural order established by God, serving as conduits of His blessings. The imagery of water flowing in creeks is often used to convey spiritual truths, such as the refreshing and life-giving nature of God's Word and Spirit.

In summary, while creeks may not be explicitly named in the Bible, their presence and significance are woven throughout the biblical narrative, serving as vital elements of the physical and spiritual landscape of the Scriptures.(n. pl.) A tribe or confederacy of North American Indians, including the Muskogees, Seminoles, Uchees, and other subordinate tribes. They formerly inhabited Georgia, Florida, and Alabama.

Deborah's Song
... Women. Gilead abode beyond Jordan". Men. And Dan, why did he remain in ships?".
Women. Asher sat still at the haven of the sea, And abode by his creeks. Men. ...
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The Waves of Time
... in the affairs of men, which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune,' and neglected,
condemns the rest of a career to be hemmed in among creeks and shallows. ...
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American Baptist Board of Foreign Missions.
... of Missouri and Platte Rivers; Shawanoes, including the Delawares, Putawatomies,
and Western Ottawas, in the Indian Territory; Cherokees, Creeks, and Choctaws ...
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Indians.
... 6,793 Ottawas and Chippewas of Lake Michigan 5,300 Chippewas, Ottawas, and Putawatomies
8,000 Putawatomies 1,400 Menominees 4,200 Creeks 23,668 Cherokees ...
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Moravian Missions.
... country. NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN MISSIONS."These were begun in Georgia, 1735,
among the Creeks, at the instigation of Count Zinzendorf. ...
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The Water-Fall
... My glorious liberty, still late! Thou art the channel my soul seeks,. Not this
[131] with cataracts and creeks. Footnotes: [128] chide, make a ringing sound. ...
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'Fragments' or 'Broken Pieces'
... The sea fills the little creeks along its shore, but it rolls in unfathomed depths,
boundless to the horizon away out there in the mid-Atlantic. ...
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Is the Spirit of the Lord Straitened?
... of the men to whom He was granted; filling"in the measure, of course, of their
receptivity"them as the great sea does all the creeks and indentations along ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/is the spirit of the.htm

From the Close of the General Conference of 1792 to the Close of ...
... The American Alps, the deep snows, the great rains, swimming the creeks and rivers,
riding in the night, sleeping on the earthen floors, more or less of which ...
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A Caution against Bigotry
... The natural religion of the Creeks, Cherokees, Chickasaws, and all other Indians
bordering on our southern settlements (not of a few single men, but of entire ...
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Creeks (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Creeks (1 Occurrence). ... Why did Dan remain in ships? Asher
sat still at the haven of the sea, and lived by his creeks. (WEB ASV YLT). ...
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Breach (55 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 12:5); the fracture of a limb (Leviticus 24:20), and hence the expression,
"Heal, etc." (Psalm 60:2). Judges 5:17, a bay or harbour; RV, "by his creeks...
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Creep (8 Occurrences)

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Asher (43 Occurrences)
... upon the high places of the field, to break the power of the foreign oppressor,
but Asher "sat still at the haven of the sea, and abode by his creeks" (Judges 5 ...
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Linger (7 Occurrences)
... Judges 5:17 Gilead lived beyond the Jordan. Why did Dan remain in ships? Asher sat
still at the haven of the sea, and lived by his creeks. (See NIV). ...
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Bays (1 Occurrence)
... Judges 5:17 Gilead abode beyond the Jordan: And Dan, why did he remain in ships?
Asher sat still at the haven of the sea, And abode by his creeks. (See JPS). ...
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Coves (1 Occurrence)
... Judges 5:17 Gilead lived beyond the Jordan. Why did Dan remain in ships? Asher sat
still at the haven of the sea, and lived by his creeks. (See NIV). ...
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Creek (1 Occurrence)

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Seas (40 Occurrences)
... doth he sojourn 'in' ships? Asher hath abode at the haven of the seas, And
by his creeks doth tabernacle. (YLT NAS). 2 Samuel 22:5 ...
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Haven (8 Occurrences)
... Judges 5:17 Gilead lived beyond the Jordan. Why did Dan remain in ships? Asher sat
still at the haven of the sea, and lived by his creeks. (WEB ASV YLT). ...
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