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Fish-Pool

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(בְּרֵכָה, berekah', a pool, as often elsewhere), a pond or reservoir in general; presumed by our translators at Song of Solomon 7:4 to be intended for fish (q.v.), such as we know were anciently constructed for the purpose of pleasure angling. (See FISHING) (above).

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Fish-Pool'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​f/fish-pool.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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