φρέαρ (phréar) — Well
Greek word study: φρέαρ (phréar), Strong's G5421. 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)
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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)
KJV translation words: well, pit
Strong's G5421 is tagged on 7 words in 5 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 14:5 and last appears in Revelation 9:2.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 5)
- Luke 14:5 — φρέαρ — a pit
- John 4:11 — φρέαρ — well
- John 4:12 — φρέαρ — well
- Revelation 9:1 — φρέατος — pit
- Revelation 9:2 — φρέαρ — pit
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What does phréar (G5421) mean?
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).
How is G5421 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G5421 as: well, pit.
How often does φρέαρ (phréar) appear?
Strong's G5421 is tagged on 7 words in 5 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 14:5 and last appears in Revelation 9:2.
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