Definition and Meaning:
The term "wade" generally refers to the act of walking through water or another liquid substance. In a biblical context, wading can symbolize a journey through challenges or a transition from one state to another, often involving faith and perseverance.

Biblical References:
While the specific term "wade" is not frequently used in the Bible, the concept of crossing or moving through water is prevalent and carries significant theological implications. The act of wading can be seen in various narratives where water serves as both a physical and symbolic barrier.

1. Crossing the Red Sea (Exodus 14:21-22):
The Israelites' crossing of the Red Sea is a pivotal moment in biblical history. Although the text does not describe them as "wading," the act of moving through parted waters can be seen as a divine intervention where God provides a path through an otherwise impassable barrier. "Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove the sea back with a strong east wind and turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left" .

2. Crossing the Jordan River (Joshua 3:14-17):
Similar to the Red Sea crossing, the Israelites' passage through the Jordan River marks their entry into the Promised Land. The priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant stepped into the river, and the waters were miraculously halted. "As soon as the priests who carried the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, the water from upstream stopped flowing. It piled up in a heap a great distance away... So the people crossed over opposite Jericho" .

Symbolic Significance:
Wading through water in the Bible often symbolizes a transition or transformation. It represents moving from bondage to freedom, from the wilderness to the Promised Land, or from sin to salvation. These acts of crossing are not merely physical but are deeply spiritual, signifying trust in God's provision and guidance.

Theological Implications:
The act of wading or crossing through water in biblical narratives underscores themes of faith, obedience, and divine deliverance. It highlights the necessity of relying on God's power to overcome obstacles and enter into His promises. These accounts encourage believers to trust in God's timing and methods, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges.

Practical Application:
For Christians today, the concept of wading through water can serve as a metaphor for enduring trials and trusting in God's faithfulness. Just as the Israelites had to step into the water before witnessing God's miraculous intervention, believers are called to step out in faith, trusting that God will make a way through life's difficulties.1. (n.) Woad.

2. (v. i.) To go; to move forward.

3. (v. i.) To walk in a substance that yields to the feet; to move, sinking at each step, as in water, mud, sand, etc.

4. (v. i.) Hence, to move with difficulty or labor; to proceed /lowly among objects or circumstances that constantly hinder or embarrass; as, to wade through a dull book.

5. (v. t.) To pass or cross by wading; as, he waded /he rivers and swamps.

6. (n.) The act of wading.

1872 the Need of a Home Further West --Burning of the Marchmont ...
... "Mrs. Wade, Miss Baylis, Miss Moore, all came out. Downstairs ... Mrs. Wade,
Miss Baylis, and the children, were making for the fence. I ...
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Letter W
... Part 2 L - Z Letter W. * Waddle, Charles "Received 1811, Expelled 1826 * Waddle,
George "Received 1824, Located 1827 * Wade, Daniel F. "Received 1827 ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/bangs/an alphabetical list of m e preachers/letter w.htm

Now, My Tongue, the Mystery Telling
... 8.7.8.7.8.7 [1270]St. Thomas (Wade): JF Wade, Cantus Diversi, 1751. For Part
I: [1271]Pange Lingua: Sarum Plainsong, Mode III; trans. ...
/.../holy communion the communion 338.htm

From the Conference of 1773 to the Commencement of the War in 1776
... From the minutes it appears that seven preachers, namely, William Duke, John Wade,
Daniel Ruff, Edward Drumgole, Isaac Rollins, Robert Lindsay, and Samuel ...
/.../chapter 1 from the conference.htm

Are You Prepared to Die?
... unto death. Its dark waters are made to picture forth to our minds the
chill stream through which we wade in the dying hour. It ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 11 1865/are you prepared to die.htm

The Sermon that the Reverend Father in Christ
... But yet, if ye will pardon me, I will wade somewhat deeper in this matter, and
as nigh as I can, fetch it from the first original beginning. ...
/.../sermons on the card and other discourses/the sermon that the reverend.htm

Baptism --A Burial
... while the ocean rolls before us. At best we wade up to our ankles like our
little ones on the sea shore. A few among us are learning ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 27 1881/baptisma burial.htm

Troubles of Lingering at the Crossing
... Every now and then you could have seen him examining his memorial stone; and by
and by he would pick it up, wade out as far as possible, drop his stone with a ...
/.../berry/adventures in the land of canaan/chapter four troubles of lingering.htm

The Exile --Continued.
... fixed upon the righteous, and His ear open to their cry; of deliverance for his
suppliants, whatsoever hardship and trouble they may have to wade through; of a ...
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Hymns of Christian Devotion and Experience.
... Barnby's "Holy Trinity," Wade's "Holy Cross" and Griggs' tune (of his own name)
are all good, but many, on the giving out of the hymn, would associate it at ...
/.../brown/the story of the hymns and tunes/chapter iii hymns of christian.htm

Wade (2 Occurrences)
... 4. (vi) Hence, to move with difficulty or labor; to proceed /lowly among objects
or circumstances that constantly hinder or embarrass; as, to wade through a ...
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Wadi (11 Occurrences)

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Vultur's (1 Occurrence)

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Ford (3 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) A stream; a current. 3. (vt) To pass or cross, as a river or other water,
by wading; to wade through. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. FORD. ...
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