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 was predicted of Christ's preaching?
What is declared to be one purpose of Christ's death?
What did Christ say would he the result if the days of persecution were not shortened?
What great gathering yet awaits God's people?
What answer did Elijah make?
But are not the righteous dead in heaven?
To what place were the angels that sinned cast?

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