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# fountain, spring #
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## Definition: ##
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The terms "fountain" and "spring" usually refer to a large amount of water that flows out naturally from the ground.
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* These words are also used figuratively in the Bible to refer to blessings flowing from God or to refer to something that cleanses and purifies.
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* In modern times, a fountain is often a manmade object that has water flowing out of it, such as a drinking fountain. Make sure that the translation of this term refers to a natural source of flowing water.
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* Compare the translation of this term with how the term "flood" is translated.
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(See also: [flood](../other/flood.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [2 Peter 02:17-19](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2pe/02/17)
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* [Genesis 07:11-12](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/07/11)
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* [Genesis 08:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/08/01)
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* [Genesis 24:12-14](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/24/12)
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* [Genesis 24:42-44](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/24/42)
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* [James 03:11-12](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jas/03/11)
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