Translations
Modern
Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring?
Traditional
Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?
Literal
Does the spring send forth out of the same opening sweet and bitter?
Latin
Numquid fons de eodem foramine emanat dulcem et amaram aquam?
Original
Greek
English
Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring?
Notes
Some springs, especially in the upper sources of the Jordan River, produced both fresh water and salt water. These salty springs could not support a town. Similarly, if a person's speech mixes bad with good, it will not help the community.
Theme notes and profiles
James, Brother of Jesus Faith and Good Deeds Living Water Speaking
Parallels
Glossary
Topics
Fountains and Springs: (Corrupt) of the Natural Heart Fountains and Springs: Send Forth Each but One Kind of Water Lukewarm Christians Righteousness: Fruits of Spring: Corrupt