Channel
Natureâš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
The Hebrew term translated as 'channel' denotes a river, brook, stream, or watercourse, specifically appearing in Job 12:21, 40:18, and 41:15 to describe the flow or course of water.
What is the meaning of Channel in the Bible?
The Hebrew term translated as 'channel' denotes a river, brook, stream, or watercourse, specifically appearing in Job 12:21, 40:18, and 41:15 to describe the flow or course of water.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing this term as a physical watercourse clarifies the geographical and environmental imagery in biblical poetry, particularly when describing the power and movement of natural waters.
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Source Attribution & Provenance
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