Greek word study
φρέαρ G5421
- Transliteration
- phréar
- KJV glosses
- well, pit
Lexical summary
a hole in the ground (dug for obtaining or holding water or other purposes), i.e. a cistern or well
figuratively, an abyss (as a prison)
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
a hole in the ground (dug for obtaining or holding water or other purposes), i.e. a cistern or well
figuratively, an abyss (as a prison)
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information