TheWay BibleHome›Strong's concordance›G5421
φρέαρ G5421
G5421 is the Greek word φρέαρ, transliterated phréar. The King James Version most often renders it pit.
What it means
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).
Where it comes from
of uncertain derivation.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: well, pit.
Verses using φρέαρ
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 14:5 · KJV
And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day?
John 4:11 · KJV
The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water?
John 4:12 · KJV
Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle?
Revelation 9:2 · KJV
And 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.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5421 mean?
G5421 is the Greek word φρέαρ (phréar), meaning 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 is G5421 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it pit (3 times), well (2 times).
How many times does G5421 appear in the Bible?
φρέαρ (phréar) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5421 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: of uncertain derivation.
Nearby entries
Keep reading in TheWay Bible App
Read, study, memorize, journal, and pray — tap any word for its Greek or Hebrew definition, save verses to memorize, and keep a journal. Free on the web and iOS.