Generally regulated by the standard of the sanctuary Ex 30:24.
Sometimes regulated by the king's standard 2Sa 14:26.
Were frequently used in scales or balances Job 31:6; Isa 40:12.
Mentioned in scripture
Often deep and difficult to draw from Joh 4:11.
Often covered to prevent their being filled with sand Ge 29:2,3.
Had troughs placed near for watering cattle Ge 24:19,20; Ex 2:16.
Frequented by
Of the ordinances of the Church. Isa 12:3.
Of the Holy Spirit in saints. Song 4:15; Joh 4:14.
Of the mouth of the righteous. Pr 10:11.
Of wisdom and understanding in man. Pr 16:22; 18:4.
(A fruitful bough by,) of Joseph's numerous posterity. Ge 49:22.
(Drinking from one's own,) of enjoyment of domestic happiness. Pr 5:15.
(Without water,) of hypocrites. 2Pe 2:17.