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Definition and Usage in Biblical Times:Buckets, as understood in the context of the Bible, refer to containers used for drawing and carrying water. In ancient times, these vessels were typically made from materials such as leather, clay, or wood. They were essential for daily life, particularly in arid regions where water sources were not always nearby.
Biblical References:While the term "bucket" itself is not frequently mentioned in the Bible, the concept is implied in various passages that describe the drawing of water from wells or cisterns. For instance, in
Numbers 24:7 , it is written, "Water will flow from his buckets, and his seed will have abundant water." This verse, part of Balaam's prophecy, uses the imagery of buckets to symbolize abundance and blessing, indicating the importance of water as a life-sustaining resource.
Symbolic Significance:Buckets, as vessels for water, hold symbolic significance in the Bible. Water is often associated with life, purification, and the Holy Spirit. In
John 4:7-15, the account of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well, the act of drawing water becomes a metaphor for receiving the living water that Jesus offers, which leads to eternal life. Although the term "bucket" is not used, the concept of drawing water is central to the narrative.
Cultural and Historical Context:In the ancient Near East, water was a precious commodity, and the ability to draw and transport it was crucial for survival. Wells and cisterns were common, and the task of fetching water often fell to women, as seen in
Genesis 24:11-20, where Rebekah draws water for Abraham's servant and his camels. The use of buckets in these tasks underscores the daily labor and resourcefulness required in biblical times.
Theological Implications:The imagery of buckets and water in the Bible can also be seen as a reflection of God's provision and care for His people. Just as buckets are used to draw and distribute water, God provides spiritual nourishment and sustenance to those who seek Him. This is evident in passages like
Isaiah 12:3 , "With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation," where the act of drawing water symbolizes the joy and salvation found in God.
Practical Lessons:From a practical standpoint, the use of buckets in biblical narratives teaches lessons about diligence, resourcefulness, and the importance of community. The communal effort involved in accessing and sharing water resources reflects the broader biblical themes of cooperation and mutual support among God's people.
Strong's Hebrew
1805. deli -- a bucket... Short Definition: bucket. Word Origin from dalah Definition a bucket NASB
Word Usage bucket (1),
buckets (1). bucket. Or doliy {dol
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The Battle of the Beanfield. 2 Samuel, xxiii, 11, 12.
... The other day, looking out of a train, as we stopped at a country station, I saw
a row ofbuckets painted red, with the word FIRE on each of them....
Fun and Mischief. His Little Cousin and the "Gnats. " the Aurora...
... He had severalbuckets prepared to secure a large amount of honey.... Soon the tree
fell, and he "waded in" with his axe andbuckets to get the luscious spoil....
The Second State of Prayer. Its Supernatural Character.
... well, let us now speak of the second manner of drawing the water, which the Lord
of the vineyard has ordained; of the machine of wheel andbuckets whereby the...
The Private Thoughts and Words of Jesus
... to a pump that stood in the middle of the square, and from that pump he filled a
vessel A little while after, I saw the same man again filling hisbuckets....
The Child Moses.
... Others had to stand on the bank of the river all day long, fillingbuckets with
water and emptying them into little drains that ran away into the fields....
The Right to the Ordinary Safeguards of Good Health
... After a few minutes the big son came along with two brimmingbuckets of cold well
water and poured it into the stone water butt, which had been almost empty....
Power "In" and "Upon. "
... was no water, and say nothing." So said he, "I think that is the reason we are not
more blessed in our ministry; we are carrying around emptybuckets, and the...
The Poor Man's Friend
... We have need of water for our thirst, but nature'sbuckets are empty, and her cisterns
are broken. We have need of bread, but nature's granary is bare....
The Eternity of God
... The breath of the Lord kindles the infernal lake, Isaiah 30: and where shall
we have engines orbuckets to quench that fire? Oh eternity!...
Why Men do not Attain Quickly to the Perfect Love of God. Of Four...
... the garden may be watered in four ways: by water taken out of a well, which is very
laborious; or with water raised by means of an engine andbuckets, drawn by...
Thesaurus
Buckets (4 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Buckets (4 Occurrences).
... Numbers 24:7 Water shall
flow from his
buckets. His seed shall be in many waters.
...Bucket (1 Occurrence)
Buckle
Leg (24 Occurrences)
... called also water leg. 8. (n.) The case containing the lower part of the
belt which carries thebuckets. 9. (n.) A fielder whose...
Guide (89 Occurrences)
... 7. (n.) A blade or channel for directing the flow of water to the wheel
buckets. 8. (n.) A grooved director for a probe or knife....
Wrest (8 Occurrences)
... 6. (n.) A key to tune a stringed instrument of music. 7. (n.) A partition in a water
wheel, by which the form of thebuckets is determined. Int....
Agag (6 Occurrences)
... Edward Mack. Multi-Version Concordance Agag (6 Occurrences). Numbers 24:7 Water
shall flow from hisbuckets. His seed shall be in many waters....
Shroud (6 Occurrences)
... masts. 7. (n.) One of the two annular plates at the periphery of a water wheel,
which form the sides of thebuckets; a shroud plate. 8...
Exalted (126 Occurrences)
... (DBY JPS NAS NIV). Numbers 24:7 Water shall flow from hisbuckets. His seed
shall be in many waters. His king shall be higher than Agag....
Branches (103 Occurrences)
... Numbers 24:7 Water shall flow from hisbuckets, And his seed shall be in many waters,
And his king shall be higher than Agag, And his kingdom shall be exalted....
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