Greek · G5421 · unreviewed

φρέαρ

Well/abyss

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φρέαρ G5421
Pronunciation phréar

What does φρέαρ (phréar) mean in the Bible?

φρέαρ (phréar) is a Greek word meaning "well/abyss". φρέαρ, -ατος, τό [in LXX chiefly for בְּאֵר ;] a well: Luk.

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Meaning

well/abyss
Extended definition

a well: Luk.14:5, Sng.4:11-12; φ. τῆς ἀβύσσου, Rev.9:1-2.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Neuter John 4:11
Genitive · Singular · Neuter Rev 9:1 · Rev 9:2
Accusative · Singular · Neuter Luke 14:5 · John 4:12 · Rev 9:2
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