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Living creatures

Easton's Bible Dictionary

As represented by Ezekiel (1-10) and John (Rev 4; etc.), are the cherubim. They are distinguished from angels (Rev 15:7); they join the elders in the "new song" (5:8, 9); they warn of danger from...

Water of separation

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Used along with the ashes of a red heifer for the ceremonial cleansing of persons defiled by contact with a dead body (Num 19).

Water of purification

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Used in cases of ceremonial cleansings at the consecration of the Levites (Num 8:7). It signified, figuratively, that purifying of the heart which must characterize the servants of God.

Drawer of water

Easton's Bible Dictionary

(Deut 29:11; Josh 9:21, 23), a servile employment to which the Gibeonites were condemned.

Water of jealousy

Easton's Bible Dictionary

A phrase employed (not, however, in Scripture) to denote the water used in the solemn ordeal prescribed by the law of Moses (Num 5:11-31) in cases of "jealousy."