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.

How has God revealed to us the hidden things of the kingdom?
What time intervenes between the two resurrections?
Who alone knows the exact day of Christ's coming?
What is set forth as the basis for hope and comfort?
12. What class of God's servants have evil angels, through wicked men, seemed to make special objects of attack?
Does God willingly afflict the children of men?
To what place did Jesus retire for secret devotion?

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