Definition and Etymology:
The term "Waterest" does not appear directly in the Bible; however, it can be understood as a conceptual term derived from the word "water," which holds significant symbolic and literal importance throughout the Scriptures. Water is often associated with life, purification, and divine provision.

Biblical Significance:
Water is a central theme in the Bible, symbolizing both physical sustenance and spiritual renewal. It is frequently used to illustrate God's provision and the cleansing power of His Word and Spirit.

1. Creation and Sustenance:
In the creation narrative, water is one of the first elements mentioned. Genesis 1:2 states, "Now the earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters." Water is depicted as a foundational element of the earth, essential for life and growth.

2. Covenant and Promise:
Water is also a sign of God's covenant and promise. In Genesis 9:11-15, God establishes His covenant with Noah, using the rainbow as a sign that He will never again destroy the earth with a flood. This narrative underscores water's dual role as both a means of judgment and a symbol of divine mercy.

3. Purification and Cleansing:
Water is frequently associated with purification rituals in the Old Testament. In Leviticus 14:8 , it is written, "The one being cleansed must wash his clothes, shave off all his hair, and bathe with water, and he will be clean." This use of water for cleansing prefigures the New Testament understanding of spiritual purification.

4. Spiritual Renewal and Baptism:
In the New Testament, water takes on a profound spiritual significance. Jesus speaks of "living water" in John 4:10 , saying to the Samaritan woman, "If you knew the gift of God and who is asking you for a drink, you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water." This living water symbolizes the eternal life and spiritual renewal offered through Christ.

Baptism, a central Christian sacrament, involves water as a symbol of the believer's identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In Matthew 28:19 , Jesus commands, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."

5. Eschatological Vision:
The Book of Revelation presents a vision of water in the new creation. Revelation 22:1 describes, "Then the angel showed me a river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb." This imagery highlights the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise of eternal life and unending fellowship with Him.

Theological Implications:
Water, as depicted in the Bible, serves as a powerful metaphor for God's provision, purification, and promise of eternal life. It is a reminder of the necessity of spiritual renewal and the transformative power of God's grace. Through the sacrament of baptism and the promise of living water, believers are invited into a deeper relationship with God, experiencing both physical and spiritual sustenance.

Practical Application:
Believers are encouraged to reflect on the significance of water in their spiritual journey. Just as water is essential for physical life, so is the Word of God and the Holy Spirit essential for spiritual vitality. Engaging with Scripture, participating in the sacraments, and seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit are ways to experience the refreshing and renewing presence of God in daily life.

The Voice of Stern Rebuke
... Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it: ... Thou waterest the ridges thereof abundantly:
Thou causest rain to descend into the furrows thereof: ...
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God the Loving Creator
... the branches. Thou waterest the mountains from thine upper stories; The
earth is filled with the fruit of thy works. Thou makest ...
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Who Gathered the Embittered Together into one Society? for they ...
... But the souls that thirst after Thee, and that appear before Thee (being by other
bounds divided from the society of the sea), Thou waterest by a sweet spring ...
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Allegorical Explanation of the Sea and the Fruit-Bearing Earth ...
... But as for the souls that thirst after Thee, and that appear before Thee (being
by other bounds divided from the society of the sea), them Thou waterest by a ...
/.../chapter xvii allegorical explanation of the.htm

The Holy Spirit.
... "Thou waterest the ridges thereof abundantly, thou settest the furrows thereof,
thou makest it soft with showers, thou blessest the springing thereof." Hence ...
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2 Timothy ii. 20, 21
... therefore, all is of the Lord. Thou plantest, thou waterest but He soweth
and maketh it produce fruit. Let us not therefore be so ...
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The Knowledge of God
... groan. Psalm 38:8. My groaning is not hid from thee.' Thou waterest the seed
of thy prayer with tears, God bottles every tear. Psalm ...
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The Water of Life;
... 'Thou waterest it; thou greatly enrichest it with the river of God, which
is full of water' (Psalm 65:9). Full of grace and truth. ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/the water of life.htm

Book Twelve the Mode of Creation and the Truth of Scripture. ...
... that thirst after thee and who appear before thee"separated from "the society of
the [bitter] sea" by reason of their different ends"thou waterest them by ...
/.../augustine/confessions and enchiridion/book twelve the mode of.htm

Waterest (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Waterest (3 Occurrences). Psalms 65:9 Thou visitest
the earth, and waterest it: thou greatly enrichest ...
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Makest (68 Occurrences)
... Psalms 65:9 Thou hast inspected the earth, and waterest it, Thou makest it very
rich, the rivulet of God 'is' full of water, Thou preparest their corn, When ...
/m/makest.htm - 25k

Watereth (9 Occurrences)

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Visitest (5 Occurrences)
... Psalms 65:9 Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it: thou greatly enrichest it
with the river of God, which is full of water: thou preparest them corn, when ...
/v/visitest.htm - 7k

Watered (28 Occurrences)
... Psalms 65:9 Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it, Thou greatly enrichest it;
The river of God is full of water: Thou providest them grain, when thou hast ...
/w/watered.htm - 16k

Waterer (2 Occurrences)

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Watering (21 Occurrences)
... Psalms 65:10 Thou waterest its furrows abundantly; Thou settlest the ridges thereof:
Thou makest it soft with showers; Thou blessest the springing thereof. ...
/w/watering.htm - 12k

Inspected (18 Occurrences)
... Psalms 65:9 Thou hast inspected the earth, and waterest it, Thou makest it very
rich, the rivulet of God 'is' full of water, Thou preparest their corn, When ...
/i/inspected.htm - 11k

Rivulet (2 Occurrences)
... Psalms 65:9 Thou hast inspected the earth, and waterest it, Thou makest it very
rich, the rivulet of God 'is' full of water, Thou preparest their corn, When ...
/r/rivulet.htm - 7k

Enrichest (1 Occurrence)
... Psalms 65:9 Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it: thou greatly enrichest it
with the river of God, which is full of water: thou preparest them corn, when ...
/e/enrichest.htm - 6k

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