Jump to: Easton's • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia In the biblical context, the concept of drowning is often associated with divine judgment, deliverance, and the power of God over creation. The act of drowning is mentioned in several key narratives throughout the Scriptures, each carrying significant theological implications.The Great Flood The most prominent instance of drowning in the Bible is the account of the Great Flood in Genesis 6-9. God, seeing the wickedness of humanity, decides to cleanse the earth with a flood, sparing only Noah, his family, and pairs of every living creature. Genesis 7:21-23 states, "Every creature that had moved on the earth perished—birds, livestock, animals, every creature that swarms upon the earth, and all mankind. Of all that was on dry land, everything that had the breath of life in its nostrils died. And every living thing on the face of the earth was destroyed—man and livestock, crawling creatures and birds of the air; they were blotted out from the earth, and only Noah and those with him in the ark remained." This event underscores God's judgment against sin and His provision of salvation for the righteous. The Exodus and the Red Sea Another significant event involving drowning is the crossing of the Red Sea, as recorded in Exodus 14. The Israelites, fleeing from Egyptian bondage, are pursued by Pharaoh's army. God miraculously parts the sea, allowing the Israelites to cross on dry ground. When the Egyptians follow, the waters return, drowning the entire army. Exodus 14:28 recounts, "The waters flowed back and covered the chariots and horsemen—the entire army of Pharaoh that had chased the Israelites into the sea. Not one of them survived." This event highlights God's deliverance of His people and His power to protect them from their enemies. Jonah and the Sea The account of Jonah also involves the theme of drowning, though in a different context. Jonah, fleeing from God's command, is thrown into the sea during a violent storm. Jonah 1:15 states, "At this, they picked up Jonah and threw him into the sea, and the raging sea grew calm." Jonah's near-drowning experience leads to his repentance and eventual obedience to God's call. This narrative illustrates God's sovereignty and His willingness to use extraordinary means to bring about His purposes. New Testament References In the New Testament, drowning is mentioned metaphorically in the teachings of Jesus. In Matthew 18:6 , Jesus warns against leading others into sin, saying, "But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea." This severe imagery emphasizes the seriousness of sin and the responsibility of believers to uphold righteousness. Symbolism and Theology Drowning in the Bible often symbolizes the overwhelming nature of divine judgment and the cleansing power of God's intervention. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of sin and the necessity of faith and obedience. The narratives involving drowning also highlight God's sovereignty over creation, His ability to save, and His ultimate authority in executing justice. Throughout Scripture, the theme of drowning is intricately connected to God's redemptive plan, illustrating both His justice and His mercy. Easton's Bible Dictionary (Exodus 15:4; Amos 8:8; Hebrews 11:29). Drowning was a mode of capital punishment in use among the Syrians, and was known to the Jews in the time of our Lord. To this he alludes in Matthew 18:6. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (v. i.) To be suffocated in water or other fluid; to perish in water.2. (v. t.) To overwhelm in water; to submerge; to inundate. 3. (v. t.) To deprive of life by immersion in water or other liquid. 4. (v. t.) To overpower; to overcome; to extinguish; -- said especially of sound. Greek 1036. buthizo -- to sink, to cause to sink ... Transliteration: buthizo Phonetic Spelling: (boo-thid'-zo) Short Definition: I cause to sink, sink Definition: I cause to sink; mid: I sink, submerge, drown. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1036.htm - 6k 638. apopnigo -- to choke 2670. katapontizo -- to throw into the sea 4155. pnigo -- to choke 2666. katapino -- to drink down 4846. sumpnigo -- to choke Strong's Hebrew 7857. shataph -- to overflow, rinse or wash off... drown, overflow whelm, rinse, run, rush, thoroughly wash away. A primitive root; to gush; by implication, to inundate, cleanse; by ... /hebrew/7857.htm - 6k 2883. taba -- to sink, sink down 8248. shaqah -- cause to drink water, give to drink 8257. shaqa -- to sink, sink down Library Many Waters Cannot Quench Love, Neither Can the Floods Drown It ... Nisibene Hymns. Hymn i. O God of Mercies who Didst Refresh Noah ... Narrow Escapes. Is Thrown from a Horse. Has Pneumonia. Nearly ... The Life of Mr. John Semple. A Blast of the Trumpet against False Peace Christ Crucified The Danger of Riches My California Trip Unrestrained Communion 1 Timothy vi. 7-Feb Thesaurus Drown (5 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance Drown (5 Occurrences). ... (WEB KJV ASV WBS). Song of Songs 8:7 Many waters can't quench love, neither can floods drown it. ... /d/drown.htm - 8k Drowned (8 Occurrences) Snare (69 Occurrences) Droves (17 Occurrences) Quench (14 Occurrences) Lusts (28 Occurrences) Floods (37 Occurrences) Ruin (135 Occurrences) Minded (36 Occurrences) Bottle (28 Occurrences) Resources I am an atheist. Why should I consider becoming a Christian? | GotQuestions.orgHow was the flood in the time of Noah just? | GotQuestions.org What is antifa? How should a Christian view antifa? | GotQuestions.org Drown: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Drown (5 Occurrences)Matthew 8:25 Mark 4:38 Luke 8:24 1 Timothy 6:9 Song of Songs 8:7 Subtopics Related Terms |
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