Strong's Hebrew: 876. בְּאֵ֫רָה (Beer) -- Well

Strong's Lexicon

Beer: Well

Original Word: בְּאֵר
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: B'er
Pronunciation: beh-ayr'
Phonetic Spelling: (be-ayr')
Definition: Well
Meaning: Beer

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 Origin
from 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 beErah

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