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.

What would obedience to God's commandments have ensured to ancient Israel?
Is any of this kind of work to be done on the Sabbath?
How did this change in observance of days come about, suddenly or gradually?
How was the \"devotion\", of the \"faithful\" disturbed?
What false idea of this gathering were some to hold?
In ministering to the needy, whom are we really serving?
For what purpose did Christ say God had anointed Him?

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