# fountain

## Related Ideas:

spring

## Definition:

The terms "fountain" and "spring" usually refer to a large amount of water that flows out naturally from the ground.

* 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.
* "Fountain" and "spring" are also used figuratively in the Bible to refer to blessings flowing from God or to refer to something that cleanses and purifies.

## Bible References:

* [2 Peter 02:17](rc://en/tn/help/2pe/02/17)
* [Genesis 07:11](rc://en/tn/help/gen/07/11)
* [Genesis 08:02](rc://en/tn/help/gen/08/02)
* [Genesis 24:13](rc://en/tn/help/gen/24/13)
* [Genesis 24:42](rc://en/tn/help/gen/24/42)
* [James 03:11](rc://en/tn/help/jas/03/11)

## Word Data:

* Strong's: H953, H1530, H1543, H3222, H4002, H4161, H4456, H4599, H4726, H5033, H5869, H5927, H6524, H6779, H8444, H8666, G242, G4077

## Forms Found in the English ULB:

fountain, fountains, spring, springing, springs