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The term "drowned" in the biblical context primarily refers to the act of being submerged and perishing in water. This concept appears in several significant narratives throughout the Scriptures, often symbolizing divine judgment, deliverance, or the power of God over creation.
The Great FloodOne of the most prominent instances of drowning in the Bible is the account of the Great Flood during the time of Noah. In
Genesis 7:21-23 , it is recorded: "Every creature that had moved on the earth perished—birds, livestock, animals, every creature that swarms upon the earth, and all mankind. Everything with the breath of life in its nostrils—everything on dry land—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 is a profound demonstration of God's judgment against the pervasive wickedness of humanity, while simultaneously showcasing His mercy and covenantal faithfulness through the preservation of Noah and his family.
The Exodus and the Red SeaAnother significant biblical event involving drowning is the crossing of the Red Sea by the Israelites, as described in
Exodus 14. When Pharaoh's army pursued the Israelites, God miraculously parted the waters, allowing His people to cross on dry ground. However, when the Egyptians attempted to follow, the waters returned and drowned the entire army.
Exodus 14:28 states, "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 is celebrated as a pivotal moment of deliverance for the Israelites and a testament to God's power and protection over His chosen people.
Symbolism and Spiritual LessonsDrowning in the Bible often serves as a metaphor for overwhelming trials or divine retribution. In
Psalm 69:1-2 , David cries out, "Save me, O God, for the waters have risen to my neck. I have sunk into the miry depths, where there is no footing; I have drifted into deep waters, where the flood engulfs me." Here, the imagery of drowning conveys a sense of desperation and the need for divine intervention.
In the New Testament, the concept of drowning is used by Jesus to illustrate the severity of leading others into sin. In
Matthew 18:6 , Jesus warns, "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 stark imagery underscores the seriousness of sin and the responsibility of believers to uphold righteousness.
ConclusionThroughout the Bible, the theme of drowning is intricately linked with God's justice, deliverance, and the moral and spiritual lessons imparted to His people. Whether through historical events or metaphorical language, the concept serves as a powerful reminder of God's sovereignty and the consequences of human actions.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Drown.
Greek
2670. katapontizo -- to throw into the sea ... the sea. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: katapontizo Phonetic Spelling:
(kat-ap-on-tid'-zo) Short Definition: I sink in the sea, am
drowned Definition:
... 638. apopnigo -- to choke
... take in life). Word Origin from apo and pnigo Definition to choke NASB
Word Usage choked (2), drowned (1). choke, drown. From apo ...
4155. pnigo -- to choke
... drown. Word Origin a prim. verb Definition to choke NASB Word Usage choke
(1), drowned (1). choke, take by the throat. Strengthened ...
2666. katapino -- to drink down
... Word Origin from kata and pino Definition to drink down NASB Word Usage devour
(1), drank (1), drowned (1), overwhelmed (1), swallow (1), swallowed (2). ...
Strong's Hebrew
2883. taba -- to sink, sink down... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to sink, sink down NASB Word Usage
drowned (1), sank (2), settled (1), sink (1), sunk (4), sunk down (1).
... Library
Wesley Nearly Drowned
... Chapter 5. Wesley Refused Sacraments at Epworth; Cornwall and the Scilly Isles;
Natural Amphitheater at Gwennap; Wesley in Danger Wesley Nearly Drowned. ...
Narrow Escapes. Is Thrown from a Horse. Has Pneumonia. Nearly ...
... Nearly Killed. Self-possession. Almost Drowned. Eludes Angry Soldiers. Reflections. ...
Nearly Killed. Self-possession. Almost Drowned. Eludes Angry Soldiers. ...
For a Sermon Before a Society for the Recovery of Persons ...
... For a Sermon before a Society for the Recovery of Persons apparently Drowned. ... For
a Sermon before a Society for the Recovery of Persons apparently Drowned. ...
The Story of Noah and the Ark
... And as the animals on the earth will be drowned with the people, you must make the
ark large enough to hold a pair of each kind of animals and several pairs of ...
How St Francis Explained to Brother Leo a Beautiful vision that He ...
... and watching those who crossed it, he saw some brothers enter the river heavily
laden, who were carried away by the current and were drowned; some contrived to ...
Hebrews xi. 28-31
... touch them. By faith they passed through the Red Sea, as by dry land; which
the Egyptians assaying to do, were drowned. [3309] By ...
The Noachic Covenant
... Would they not have been something of this kind: 'God does not love men; He has
drowned all but us, and we are men of like passions with the world who perished ...
To Brother Raimondo of Capua of the Order of the Preachers
... servants of Jesus Christ, write to you, commending myself to you in the precious
Blood of the Son of God; with desire to see you inflamed and drowned in that ...
Thus Far I have Made Answer About My Crimes, and Indeed in Defence ...
... His love for me is like that which a man who has been carried away by the tempest
and nearly drowned in deep water feels for the strong swimmer at whose foot ...
How Holy Love Returning into the Soul, Brings Back to Life all the ...
... It is said (these are Pliny's words) that if one keep the dead bodies of drowned
honey-bees all winter indoors, and expose them to the sunbeams the following ...
Thesaurus
Drowned (8 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Drowned (8 Occurrences).
... The herd of about two thousand
rushed down the steep bank into the sea, and they were
drowned in the sea.
...Rushed (24 Occurrences)
... The herd of about two thousand rushed down the steep bank into the sea, and
they were drowned in the sea. (WEB WEY ASV DBY NAS RSV NIV). ...
Pigs (18 Occurrences)
... pigs. The herd of about two thousand rushed down the steep bank into the
sea, and they were drowned in the sea. (WEB BBE NIV). Mark ...
Cliff (11 Occurrences)
... the foul spirits came out and entered into the swine, and the herd--about 2,000
in number--rushed headlong down the cliff into the Lake and were drowned in the ...
Steep (7 Occurrences)
... The herd of about two thousand rushed down the steep bank into the sea, and they
were drowned in the sea. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
Drown (5 Occurrences)
Entered (291 Occurrences)
... The herd of about two thousand rushed down the steep bank into the sea, and they
were drowned in the sea. (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV). ...
Lake (45 Occurrences)
... the foul spirits came out and entered into the swine, and the herd--about 2,000
in number--rushed headlong down the cliff into the Lake and were drowned in the ...
Bank (28 Occurrences)
... pigs. The herd of about two thousand rushed down the steep bank into the
sea, and they were drowned in the sea. (WEB NAS RSV NIV). ...
Enter (372 Occurrences)
... The herd of about two thousand rushed down the steep bank into the sea, and they
were drowned in the sea. (Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV). ...
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