Strong's G5421 · Greek
φρέαρ
phréar
Definition
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: well, pit
Root / derivation: of uncertain derivation;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered φρέαρ across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
John2 verses
Revelation2 verses
And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit.
Revelation 9:2And he opened the bottomless pit; and there arose a smoke out of the pit, as the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkened by reason of the smoke of the pit.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G5421 (phréar) 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 many times does G5421 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G5421 (φρέαρ) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “pit.”
How is phréar translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G5421 is rendered as “pit” (5×), “well” (2×).
Where does the Greek word φρέαρ come from?
of uncertain derivation;