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He leadeth me beside the still waters........
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2015 1:28 am
by MMathis
Does anyone know what that means? Why beside still waters?
I will give my answer after a few replies if no one has my answer.
Re: He leadeth me beside the still waters........
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2015 1:36 am
by dizerner
I see it as a picture of peace. What do you think?
Re: He leadeth me beside the still waters........
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 9:47 am
by jriccitelli
Peaceful waters. I do not know much about sheep or deer. But I have owned numerous dogs, when we go hiking near the streams they ignore rushing water, but go to a cove or wide part of the stream to drink because they don't like or, would rather not have the water splash them in the face while drinking. And I would think sheep and deer are much more skittish, afraid of moving water, than dogs. That would be my guess. I do not believe it is a still pond, that would be bad.
Re: He leadeth me beside the still waters........
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 10:22 pm
by Candlepower
According to this source, "Sheep prefer to drink still water as opposed to water from a moving stream."
http://www.sheep101.info/201/index.html
Look under the section about feeding and watering equipment.
Re: He leadeth me beside the still waters........
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 5:29 pm
by MMathis
Sorry - forgot I posted this. Yes it is that simple. Something about their nostrils makes it difficult for them to drink from a running stream.
Before Google, I was about 50 years old before anyone could explain it to me. I think I ask every preacher I ever met , and not one knew. The mystery was solved while I was visiting a Utah sheep ranch.
