Dictionary entry

Bottles

R. A. Torrey's New Topical Textbook

First mention of, in Scripture Ge 21:14

Ancients often drank from Hab 2:15

USED FOR HOLDING

Water Ge 21:14,15,19

Milk Jud 4:19

Wine 1Sa 1:24; 16:20

Some, made of earthenware Jer 19:1

MADE OF SKINS

Shrivelled and dried by smoke Ps 119:83

Marred by age and use Jos 9:14,13

When old, unfit for holding new wine Mt 9:17; Mr 2:22

Sometimes probably of large dimensions 1Sa 25:18; 2Sa 16:1

ILLUSTRATIVE

Of the clouds Job 38:37

Of God's remembrance Ps 56:8

Of sinners ripe for judgment Jer 13:12-14

(Dried up,) of the afflicted Ps 119:83

(Ready to burst,) of the impatient Job 32:19

(Broken,) of severe judgments Isa 30:14; Jer 19:10; 48:12