Lexicon bor: Pit, cistern, well, dungeon Original Word: בֹּאר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cistern From ba'ar; a cistern -- cistern. see HEBREW ba'ar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom baar Definition a cistern, pit, well NASB Translation cisterns (2), pit (1), well (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [בּאֹר] noun masculineJeremiah 2:13 cistern, pit, well (for בְּאֹר compare בּוֺר) — singular Kt באר 2 Samuel 23:15,16,20 (Qr בֹּר); apparently well 2 Samuel 23:15; 2 Samuel 23:16 (read perhaps בְּאֵר), pit 2 Samuel 23:20; plural Jeremiah 2:13 me they have forsaken, the fountain of living water, לַחְצֹב לָהֶם בּאֹרוֺת בּאֹרֹת נִשְׁבָּרִים, to hew out for themselves cisterns, broken cisterns, etc. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּאַר (ba'ar), which means to make plain or to explain.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 5421: φρέαρ (phrear), meaning a well or pit, often used in the Septuagint to translate Hebrew terms related to water storage or pits, including בֹּאר. Usage: The term בֹּאר is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a cistern, which is an artificial reservoir or pit for collecting and storing water, often used in arid regions where water is scarce. Context: The Hebrew word בֹּאר (bo'ar) is primarily used to describe a cistern, a crucial element in ancient Near Eastern societies for water storage. Cisterns were typically hewn out of rock or constructed with stone and plaster to collect rainwater. They were essential for survival in regions with limited natural water sources. The term appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible, often highlighting the importance of water management in ancient Israelite society. Cisterns could also serve as hiding places or prisons, as seen in the story of Joseph, who was thrown into a pit by his brothers (Genesis 37:24). The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) translates בֹּאר as "cistern" in relevant passages, emphasizing its role in the daily life and survival of the people. Forms and Transliterations בֹּאר֔וֹת בֹּארֹת֙ בארות בארת מִבֹּ֤אר מִבֹּ֥אר מבאר bō·rō·wṯ bō·rōṯ boRot bōrōṯ bōrōwṯ mib·bōr mibBor mibbōrLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 23:15 HEB: יַשְׁקֵ֣נִי מַ֔יִם מִבֹּ֥אר בֵּֽית־ לֶ֖חֶם NAS: to drink from the well of Bethlehem INT: give water the well of Bethlehem which 2 Samuel 23:16 Jeremiah 2:13 Jeremiah 2:13 4 Occurrences |
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