The Bible

Genesis 1:9

⁹ And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.

The Bible

Genesis 9:6

⁶ Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.

Commentary

Face of the water

The face of the water (Genesis 1:2) signifies the knowledges of good and truth.

(References: Arcana Coelestia 19)