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 were the Scriptures given?
What restriction did God make respecting marriages in Israel?
What statement shows that sin was in the world before the law was given on Mount Sinai?
When were the first of these signs to appear, and what were they to be?
What will this prophet do when he comes?
What is God's final warning against false worship?
Where are the dead when they hear the voice of Christ calling them to life?

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