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Definition and Usage:Pails, also known as buckets or containers, are vessels typically used for carrying liquids or other materials. In biblical times, pails would have been made from materials such as clay, wood, or metal, and were essential for daily life, particularly in tasks involving water drawing and storage.
Biblical References:While the term "pail" itself is not explicitly mentioned in the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of containers for carrying water and other substances is prevalent throughout Scripture. The use of such vessels is implied in various passages that describe daily life and activities in ancient Israel.
Cultural and Historical Context:In ancient Israel, pails would have been a common household item, used for drawing water from wells or cisterns, a task often performed by women (
Genesis 24:11-20). The account of Rebekah drawing water for Abraham's servant and his camels illustrates the use of such containers. The act of drawing water was not only a daily necessity but also a social activity, as women would gather at the well, which served as a communal meeting place.
Symbolic and Theological Significance:The act of drawing water, often involving pails, carries symbolic weight in the Bible. Water is frequently used as a metaphor for life, purification, and the Holy Spirit. In
John 4:7-15, Jesus speaks to the Samaritan woman at the well, offering her "living water" that leads to eternal life. This conversation highlights the transition from physical water, drawn with a pail, to the spiritual sustenance provided by Christ.
Practical Applications:The use of pails in biblical times underscores the importance of resourcefulness and stewardship. The necessity of carrying water reminds believers of the value of God's creation and the responsibility to manage resources wisely. Additionally, the communal aspect of water drawing encourages fellowship and service, as seen in the hospitality shown by Rebekah.
Related Concepts:·
Wells and Cisterns: These structures were vital for water storage and supply, often necessitating the use of pails for drawing water.
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Hospitality: The act of offering water to strangers, as seen in
Genesis 24, is a recurring theme in Scripture, symbolizing kindness and generosity.
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Living Water: A key theological concept introduced by Jesus, contrasting the temporary satisfaction of physical water with the eternal fulfillment found in Him.
Conclusion:While the specific term "pail" may not appear in the biblical text, the concept is integral to understanding the daily life and spiritual metaphors present in Scripture. Through the practical use of pails, believers can glean insights into stewardship, community, and the deeper spiritual truths offered by Christ.
Strong's Hebrew
5518a. sir -- a pot... Word Origin probably of foreign origin Definition a pot NASB Word Usage cooking
pot (1), cooking pots (1),
pails (5), pot (14), pots (6). 5518, 5518a.
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Sanctified Commonplaces
... Wine is costly, but water is cheap; it is thrown about, slopped about, and the
pails containing it are often upset because easily filled again....
The Waterpots at Cana
... When the wine is made we will drink some of it and bless thy name; but meanwhile
we pray thee have us excused, forpails are heavy carrying, and a good many...
Shakers, or the United Society of Believers.
... Our manufactures are wooden ware, such as tubs,pails, half-bushel and other measures,
boxes, &c.; also, whips, corn-brooms, leather, and various other articles...
Another Wonderful Record of 25.
... There, on the bench, beside the door, stood two woodenpails and a sack.... They knew
the Lord had sent some, of his angels with the sack andpails....
Comfort for the Desponding
... cream of all. God giveth his peoplepails full of milk on the Sabbath,
but he often skims off the cream for the week-day. If they...
On the Life and Poetic Genius of Edward Young.
... Each from each, while each is giving. On to each, and each relieving. Each, the
pails of gold, the living. Current through the air is heaving""....
The Arabic Gospel of the Infancy of the Saviour (Nt Apocrypha)
... through the whole city, and take the Lord Jesus with him, when people sent for him
in the way of his trade to make for them doors, and milk-pails, and beds...
Thesaurus
Pails (6 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Pails (6 Occurrences).
... (See NAS). Job 21:24 His
pails are
full of milk. The marrow of his bones is moistened. (WEB JPS ASV).
...Milk (66 Occurrences)
... It was received inpails ('atinim, Job 21:24), and kept in leather bottles (no'dh,
Judges 4:19), where it turned sour quickly in the warm climate of Palestine...
Yoke (79 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) A frame of wood fitted to a person's shoulders for carryingpails,
etc., suspended on each side; as, a milkmaid's yoke....
Nourished (29 Occurrences)
... feet have not swelled. (YLT). Job 21:24 Hispails are full of milk. The marrow
of his bones is moistened. (See NIV). Psalms 73:4 For...
Moistened (3 Occurrences)
... surface of the ground. (DBY). Job 21:24 Hispails are full of milk. The marrow
of his bones is moistened. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)....
Moisten (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Moisten (2 Occurrences). Job 21:24 Hispails are
full of milk. The marrow of his bones is moistened. (Root...
Marrow (5 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Job 21:24 Hispails are full of milk.
The marrow of his bones is moistened. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)...
Moist (5 Occurrences)
... RSV). Job 21:24 Hispails are full of milk. The marrow of his bones is moistened.
(Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV). Ezekiel...
Paid (86 Occurrences)
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