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 only do any become children of God?
What is the love of God declared to be?
How did this change in observance of days come about, suddenly or gradually?
Against whom do we wrestle?
How were their prayers answered?
When she persisted in her request, and fell down to worship Him, what did He say?
Why, after the fall, was man shut away from the tree of life?

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