Strong’s H0952

בּוּר

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

buwr

Pronunciation

boor

Definition

Cistern, pit

Meaning

to bore, examine

Usage

The Hebrew word "bur" primarily refers to a cistern or pit, often used for storing water. In biblical contexts, it can also denote a pit used for trapping or imprisoning individuals. The term is used both literally and metaphorically in Scripture, symbolizing entrapment or a place of desolation.

Bible references

Ecclesiastes 9:1