4 occurrences

'Cisterns' in the Bible

The men of Israel saw that they were in trouble because the troops were in a difficult situation. They hid in caves, thickets, among rocks, and in holes and cisterns.

Verse ConceptsCavesRocksPeople In CavesHiding From PeopleCaves As Places Of Refuge

They captured fortified cities and fertile landand took possession of well-supplied houses,cisterns cut out of rock, vineyards,olive groves, and fruit trees in abundance.They ate, were filled,became prosperous, and delighted in Your great goodness.

Verse ConceptsFortificationsAbundance, MaterialDelighting, Right Kinds OfOlivesVineyardWellsTaking PossessionCapturing Cities

Their nobles send their servants for water.They go to the cisterns;they find no water;their containers return empty.They are ashamed and humiliated;they cover their heads.

Verse ConceptsCisternsNoblesDry PlacesSeeking WaterShaming People

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בּאר 
Bo'r 
Usage: 2

בּור 
Bowr 
Usage: 69

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