Strong’s H1165

בְּעִיר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

b`iyr

Pronunciation

beh-ayr'

Definition

Well

Meaning

cattle

Usage

The Hebrew word "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 Bible, symbolizing life, sustenance, and sometimes spiritual truth.

Bible references

Genesis 45:17;Exodus 22:5;Numbers 20:4;Numbers 20:8;Numbers 20:11;Psalm 78:48