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 will the curse of the confusion of tongues be brought to an end?
Where was Christ to be born?
Did Christ know beforehand the treatment He was to receive?
After bringing Him to the place of crucifixion, what drink was offered Christ to stupefy Him?
Besides the court, how many parts had this sanctuary?
How is the fifth trumpet, or first woe, introduced?
Are angels of a higher order of beings than man?

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