G5421
φρέαρ
phrear
Appears in 7 Bible verses
Strong's Definition
nullphr ar,freh' -ar of uncertain derivation a hole in the ground (dug for obtaining orholding water or other purposes), i.e. a cistern or well figuratively, an abyss (as a prison) — well, pit. phr ar,freh' -ar of uncertain derivation a hole in the ground (dug for obtaining orholding water or other purposes), i.e. a cistern or well figuratively, an abyss (as a prison) — well, pit.
Detailed Meaning
a well, the pit of the abyss (because the nether world is thought to increase in size the further it extends from the surface of the earth and so resemble a cistern, the orifice of which is narrow)
Part of Speech
neuter noun
KJV Translation Counts
pit(5x)
well(2x)
Related Words
primitive root