What, in prophecy, is symbolized by waters?

Answer

"And he says unto me, The waters which thou saw are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues."
Rev. 17: 15.

3. By what comparison is it indicated that some portions of God's Word are more difficult to understand than others?
What explains God's apparent delay in dealing with Sin ?
To what parts of the ancient armour is faith compared?
Through whom is the reconciliation received?
What reason did they give for not receiving Him?
17. After having made atonement for the people in the most holy place, what did the high priest next do?
What may be said of \"the sea and the waves roaring\"?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle