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The Bible often uses the imagery of the sea to convey various theological and symbolic meanings, and the lands adjacent to these waters hold significant historical and spiritual importance.<br><br><b>Biblical References and Symbolism</b><br><br>The Bible frequently mentions seas and the lands surrounding them, often using them as symbols of chaos, mystery, and divine power. In <a href="/genesis/1-10.htm">Genesis 1:10</a> , God gathers the waters and calls them "Seas," establishing the foundational order of creation. The sea is depicted as a boundary set by God, as seen in <a href="/job/38-8.htm">Job 38:8-11</a> , where God commands the sea to stay within its limits.<br><br>The sea also serves as a metaphor for the nations and peoples of the world. In <a href="/isaiah/17-12.htm">Isaiah 17:12</a> , the tumult of many peoples is likened to the roaring of the seas, illustrating the restless and unpredictable nature of human affairs. Similarly, <a href="/revelation/17-15.htm">Revelation 17:15</a> interprets the waters as "peoples and multitudes and nations and tongues," emphasizing the diversity and vastness of humanity.<br><br><b>Historical and Geographical Context</b><br><br>In the ancient Near East, sea-lands were crucial for trade, travel, and cultural exchange. The Mediterranean Sea, known as the "Great Sea" in biblical times, bordered several significant biblical lands, including Israel, Phoenicia, and Philistia. The Philistines, often mentioned in the Old Testament, inhabited the coastal region of Canaan, which was strategically important due to its access to the sea.<br><br>The Sea of Galilee, another prominent body of water, is central to the New Testament narrative. Jesus conducted much of His ministry around this sea, performing miracles such as calming the storm (<a href="/mark/4-39.htm">Mark 4:39</a>) and walking on water (<a href="/matthew/14-25.htm">Matthew 14:25</a>). These events underscore His authority over nature and His divine identity.<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b><br><br>The sea and its surrounding lands are often depicted as places of testing and revelation. Jonah's flight from God leads him to the sea, where he is swallowed by a great fish (<a href="/jonah/1-15.htm">Jonah 1:15-17</a>), symbolizing God's sovereignty and mercy. Similarly, the Apostle Paul's shipwreck on the island of Malta (<a href="/acts/27-39.htm">Acts 27:39-44</a>) demonstrates God's providence and the spread of the Gospel to the Gentiles.<br><br>In eschatological visions, the sea represents the final defeat of chaos and evil. <a href="/revelation/21.htm">Revelation 21:1</a> describes a new heaven and a new earth, where "the sea was no more," signifying the ultimate restoration and peace in God's kingdom.<br><br><b>Cultural and Spiritual Significance</b><br><br>Sea-lands in the Bible are not only geographical locations but also carry deep spiritual meanings. They remind believers of God's creative power, His control over the natural world, and His ability to bring order out of chaos. The sea's vastness and mystery reflect the infinite nature of God, while the lands adjacent to it serve as stages for His redemptive work throughout history.<br><br>In summary, sea-land in the biblical context is rich with symbolism and significance, illustrating God's interaction with His creation and His unfolding plan of salvation.<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/africanus/the_writings_of_julius_africanus/the_best_introduction_to_this.htm"><span class="l">The Best Introduction to this Production Will be the Following <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> sea. [Vol. ii.[p. 297.]. [1064] ie, as <b>sea</b>, <b>land</b>, and sky. [1065] theias<br> tuches sullemma. [1066] ellraphos. [1067] empraktou. [1068 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../africanus/the writings of julius africanus/the best introduction to this.htm</font><p><a href="/library/palgrave/the_treasury_of_sacred_song/index_of_first_lines.htm"><span class="l">Index of First Lines</span></a> <br><b>...</b> [696]Little lamb, who made thee 187. [697]Lo, cast at random on the wild <b>sea land</b><br> 254. [698]Lo, when back mine eye 20. [699]Lord, come away 127. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../palgrave/the treasury of sacred song/index of first lines.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/sea-land.htm"><span class="l"><b>Sea</b>-<b>land</b> (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>Sea</b>-<b>land</b>. Seal, <b>Sea</b>-<b>land</b>. Sea-lands . Multi-Version Concordance<br><b>Sea</b>-<b>land</b> (5 Occurrences). Isaiah 23:2 Send out a cry <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sea-land.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/babylonia.htm"><span class="l">Babylonia (17 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Urumma 30. First Dynasty of Babylon 31. <b>Sealand</b> Dynasty 32. Cassite Dynasty 33. <b>...</b> Isin<br> Dynasty 35. Nebuchadrezzar I 36. <b>Sealand</b> Dynasty 37. Bit-Bazi Dynasty 38. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/babylonia.htm - 75k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/sea-lands.htm"><span class="l">Sea-lands (24 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Sea-lands. <b>Sea</b>-<b>land</b>, Sea-lands. Sealed . Multi-Version Concordance Sea-lands<br> (24 Occurrences). <b>...</b> (BBE). <b>Sea</b>-<b>land</b>, Sea-lands. Sealed . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sea-lands.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/trader.htm"><span class="l">Trader (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Isaiah 23:2 Send out a cry of grief, you men of the <b>sea</b>-<b>land</b>, traders of Zidon,<br> who go over the sea, whose representatives are on great waters; (Root in BBE YLT <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/trader.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/traders.htm"><span class="l">Traders (31 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (BBE). Isaiah 23:2 Send out a cry of grief, you men of the <b>sea</b>-<b>land</b>, traders of<br> Zidon, who go over the sea, whose representatives are on great waters; (BBE). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/traders.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/enriched.htm"><span class="l">Enriched (13 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Isaiah 23:2 Send out a cry of grief, you men of the <b>sea</b>-<b>land</b>, traders of Zidon,<br> who go over the sea, whose representatives are on great waters; (See NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/enriched.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/representatives.htm"><span class="l">Representatives (26 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (BBE). Isaiah 23:2 Send out a cry of grief, you men of the <b>sea</b>-<b>land</b>, traders of<br> Zidon, who go over the sea, whose representatives are on great waters; (BBE). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/representatives.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/helpers.htm"><span class="l">Helpers (17 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> cutting off from Tyre and Zidon the last of their helpers: for the Lord will send<br> destruction on the Philistines, the rest of the <b>sea</b>-<b>land</b> of Caphtor. (BBE). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/helpers.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/destroying.htm"><span class="l">Destroying (64 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> cutting off from Tyre and Zidon the last of their helpers: for the Lord will send<br> destruction on the Philistines, the rest of the <b>sea</b>-<b>land</b> of Caphtor. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/destroying.htm - 27k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/seal.htm"><span class="l">Seal (47 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/seal.htm - 38k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Dead-Sea.html">What is the importance of the Dead Sea in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/fish-flood.html">Were fish and sea creatures also destroyed during the Flood (Genesis 6-8)? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a 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class="boldtext">sea-land</span>.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/47-4.htm">Jeremiah 47:4</a></span><br />Because of the day which is coming with destruction on all the Philistines, cutting off from Tyre and Zidon the last of their helpers: for the Lord will send destruction on the Philistines, the rest of the <span class="boldtext">sea-land</span> of Caphtor.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/47-7.htm">Jeremiah 47:7</a></span><br />How is it possible for it to be quiet, seeing that the Lord has given it orders? against Ashkelon and against the <span class="boldtext">sea-land</span> he has given it directions.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/25-16.htm">Ezekiel 25:16</a></span><br />The Lord has said, See, my hand will be stretched out against the Philistines, cutting off the Cherethites and sending destruction on the rest of the <span 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