Strong's Lexicon Beer: Well Original Word: בְּאֵר Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּאַר (ba'ar), meaning "to dig" or "to make plain." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4077 (πηγή, pēgē): Refers to a spring or fountain, often used in the New Testament to describe sources of water or life. Usage: The Hebrew word "בְּאֵר" (Be'er) refers to a well, typically a pit or hole dug into the ground to access water. In the arid regions of the ancient Near East, wells were vital for survival, providing water for drinking, agriculture, and livestock. The term is used both literally and metaphorically in the Hebrew Bible. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, wells were essential for sustaining life in the desert and semi-arid regions. They were often communal resources, and disputes over water rights were common. Wells were also places of social interaction and significant events, such as meetings and covenants. The construction and maintenance of wells required considerable effort and skill, making them valuable assets. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as beer Definition "well," a place in the desert, also one in Pal. NASB Translation Beer (2). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Beer The same as 'er; Beer, a place in the Desert, also one in Palestine -- Beer. see HEBREW 'er Forms and Transliterations בְּאֵ֑רָה בארה bə’êrāh bə·’ê·rāh beErahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 21:16 HEB: וּמִשָּׁ֖ם בְּאֵ֑רָה הִ֣וא הַבְּאֵ֗ר NAS: From there [they continued] to Beer, that is the well KJV: And from thence [they went] to Beer: that [is] the well INT: there Beer that is the well Judges 9:21 2 Occurrences |
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