5 occurrences

'Cisterns' in the Bible

and houses full of all good things which you did not fill, and hewn cisterns which you did not dig, vineyards and olive trees which you did not plant, and you eat and are satisfied,

Verse ConceptsFilling PlacesPlanting VineyardsOrchardsCultivationLiving In HousesOlive Trees

He built towers in the wilderness and hewed many cisterns, for he had much livestock, both in the lowland and in the plain. He also had plowmen and vinedressers in the hill country and the fertile fields, for he loved the soil.

Verse ConceptsFortificationsCisternsVineyardWatchmanAgricultureFarming

“They captured fortified cities and a fertile land.They took possession of houses full of every good thing,Hewn cisterns, vineyards, olive groves,Fruit trees in abundance.So they ate, were filled and grew fat,And reveled in Your great goodness.

Verse ConceptsFortificationsAbundance, MaterialDelighting, Right Kinds OfOlivesVineyardWellsTaking PossessionCapturing Cities

“Their nobles have sent their servants for water;They have come to the cisterns and found no water.They have returned with their vessels empty;They have been put to shame and humiliated,And 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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